A Patient with Left-Sided Heart Failure Would Most Likely Be

question 372

Multiple Choice

A patient with left-sided heart failure would most likely be treated with two types of drugs: a diuretic drug to remove edema from the tissues and a/an ________ drug to strengthen heart contractions.

• A)antibiotic
• B)aspirin
• C)digitalis
• D)thrombolytic

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Definitions:

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone, involved in facilitating rotation and flexion of the neck.

Semispinalis Capitis

is a muscle of the back located beneath the trapezius, playing a key role in extending, rotating, and bending the head backwards.

Splenius Capitis

A muscle located in the back of the neck that functions in extending and rotating the head.

Mastication

The process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.