Patients with a history of myocardial infarction should take which medications indefinitely? (Select all that apply.)
a. ACE inhibitors
b. Alteplase
c. Aspirin
d. Beta blockers
e. Clopidogrel
ANS: A, C, D
Patients who have had an MI should take ACE inhibitors, ASA, and beta blockers indefinitely to prevent recurrence and to minimize continuing cardiac remodeling. Alteplase is given during acute management, and clopidogrel is used during acute management and as an adjunct to reperfusion therapy.
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