The primary pharmacologic goal in treating patients experiencing stable angina is to
1. increase venous blood flow to the right atrium.
2. eliminate blockages by using thrombolytics.
3. establish a regular exercise program and diet plan.
4. increase cardiac oxygen supply and reduce cardiac oxygen demand.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The primary pharmacologic goals are to reduce oxygen demand of the heart and increase oxygen supply. Increasing the supply of venous blood to the right atrium might be beneficial, but is not a primary goal. Eliminating blockages via thrombolytics would be attributed to myocardial infarctions, not to stable angina. Establishing a regular exercise program and diet plan would be important, but is not a pharmacologic goal.
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