Which medications are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Beta-adrenergic blockers
2. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
3. Diuretics
4. ACE inhibitors
5. Alpha blockers
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale 1: Beta-adrenergic blockers are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 2: Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 3: Diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 4: ACE inhibitors are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 5: Alpha blockers are not second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Global Rationale: Beta blockers and phosphodiesterase inhibitors are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure. Diuretics and ACE inhibitors are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure. Alpha blockers are not a second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
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