The initial medical management for a symptomatic patient with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) would be administering a medication to block the effects of catecholamines
The nurse will anticipate administering which of the following medications?
A)
Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor
B)
Lasix, a diuretic
C)
Propranolol, a ?-adrenergic blocker
D)
Lanoxin, an inotropic
Ans:
C
Feedback:
β-Adrenergic blockers are generally the initial choice for persons with symptomatic HCM. Calcium channel blockers can also be used. ACE inhibitors, diuretics, or positive inotropics are not the first-line medications.
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