The nurse is caring for a patient with systolic HF whose previous adverse reactions preclude the safe use of ACE inhibitors. The nurse should anticipate that the prescriber may choose what combination of drugs?
A) Loop diuretic and antiplatelet aggregator
B) Loop diuretic and calcium channel blocker
C) Combination of hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate
D) Combination of digoxin and normal saline
Ans: C
Feedback:
A combination of hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate may be an alternative for patients who cannot take ACE inhibitors. Antiplatelet aggregators, calcium channel blockers, and normal saline are not typically prescribed.
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