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What is the primary effect of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors on the heart?
What is the primary effect of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors on the heart?
- Increase in peripheral resistance
- Increase in aldosterone secretion
- Increase in cardiac size and edema
- Reduction in peripheral resistance and preload (correct)
Which of the following medications is an example of an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker?
Which of the following medications is an example of an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker?
- Hydralazine
- Captopril
- Metoprolol
- Losartan (correct)
What is the primary effect of Vasodilators in acute heart failure?
What is the primary effect of Vasodilators in acute heart failure?
- Reduction in preload and/or afterload (correct)
- Reduction in peripheral resistance
- Increase in preload and afterload
- Increase in cardiac size and edema
Which of the following β-blockers has been shown to reduce mortality in patients with stable severe heart failure?
Which of the following β-blockers has been shown to reduce mortality in patients with stable severe heart failure?
What is the result of the reduction of cardiac size and edema?
What is the result of the reduction of cardiac size and edema?
What is the effect of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors on aldosterone secretion?
What is the effect of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors on aldosterone secretion?
Which of the following medications is not an example of an Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor?
Which of the following medications is not an example of an Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor?
What is the effect of β-blockers on patients with chronic heart failure?
What is the effect of β-blockers on patients with chronic heart failure?
What is the benefit of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in patients with heart failure?
What is the benefit of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in patients with heart failure?
What is the primary effect of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors on the long-term remodeling of the heart and vessels?
What is the primary effect of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors on the long-term remodeling of the heart and vessels?
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