The nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a patient diagnosed with systolic HF. What medication should the nurse anticipate administering to this patient?
A) A beta-adrenergic blocker
B) An antiplatelet aggregator
C) A calcium channel blocker
D) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Ans: A
Feedback:
Several medications are routinely prescribed for systolic HF, including ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, and digitalis. Calcium channel blockers, antiplatelet aggregators, and NSAIDs are not commonly prescribed.
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