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Which medication class is primarily used to manage heart rate in heart failure patients?
What should be monitored in patients taking beta blockers for heart failure?
Which medication is classified as an ACE inhibitor?
Which diuretic is specifically identified as an aldosterone antagonist?
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In the context of heart failure, what is the primary function of digoxin?
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Study Notes
Beta Blockers
- Primarily used to manage heart rate in heart failure patients.
- Monitor for bradycardia, hypotension, and worsening heart failure.
ACE Inhibitors
- Lisinopril is classified as an ACE inhibitor.
Aldosterone Antagonists
- Spironolactone is specifically identified as an aldosterone antagonist.
Digoxin
- In the context of heart failure, digoxin's primary function is to increase contractility and slow the heart rate.
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