A client is prescribed a cardiotonic drug. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following in conjunction with this drug as part of the treatment for heart failure? Select all that apply
A) Loop diuretics
B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)
C) Thiazide diuretics
D) Calcium channel blockers
E) Beta blockers
Ans: A, B, E
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Cardiotonic drugs are used in clients with persistent symptoms, with recurrent hospitalization, or as indicated in conjunction with ACEIs, loop diuretics, and beta blockers in clients with heart failure.
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