Which of the following is the first drug of choice for congestive heart failure?
triamterene
furosemide
digoxin
torsemide
digoxin
Rationale: The first drug of choice for congestive heart failure is digoxin (Lanoxin®). Triamterene, furosemide, and torsemide are diuretics used in cardiovascular disease, and are the send drugs of choice for congestive heart failure.
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A) counsel against alternative therapies. B) record any alternative medicines or treatments. C) disregard alternative therapies. D) none of the above.