Your patient is experiencing heart failure and is in need of an inotropic agent. Which of the following would you recommend, barring any other cardiac issues? 1. Lidocaine 2. Digoxin 3. Milrinone 4. Dobutamine

a. 2, 3, and 4
b. 1, 2, and 3
c. 1 and 2
d. 2 and 4


ANS: A

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