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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?

Hydralazine
Captopril
Metoprolol
Losartan (correct)

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?

Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, and Metoprolol (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the reduction of cardiac size and edema?

Improved pump efficiency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors on aldosterone secretion?

Reduction in aldosterone secretion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is not an example of an Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor?

Hydralazine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of β-blockers on patients with chronic heart failure?

Most patients respond favorably (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in patients with heart failure?

They should be considered in patients intolerant of ACE inhibitors (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors on the long-term remodeling of the heart and vessels?

Reduction in mortality and morbidity (D) Signup and view all the answers