A client with a diagnosis of heart failure has returned from a visit with his primary care provider with a prescription for a change in his daily medication regimen
Which of the following drugs is likely to improve the client's cardiac function by increasing the force and strength of ventricular contractions?
A) A ?-adrenergic blocker
B) A diuretic
C) A cardiac glycoside
D) An ACE inhibitor
Ans: C
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Cardiac glycosides improve cardiac function by increasing the force and strength of ventricular contractions. ?-Adrenergic blockers decrease left ventricular dysfunction associated with activation of the sympathetic nervous system. ACE inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to II, whereas diuretics promote the excretion of fluid.
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