You have a patient diagnosed with systolic heart failure. What medications are routinely prescribed for systolic HF?
A) Beta-blockers
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Alpha agonists
D) Angiotensin prohibiters
Ans: A
Feedback: Several medications are routinely prescribed for systolic HF, including ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, and digitalis. Calcium channel blockers and alpha agonists are not routinely ordered for systolic HF. Angiotensin prohibiters are a distracter for this question.
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