Changing a Diuretic to the Aldosterone Agonist Class Is Frequently

question 19

Multiple Choice

Changing a diuretic to the aldosterone agonist class is frequently beneficial to HF patients except in the following circumstance:

• A)When they are advancing to a later stage of failure
• B)When they have moderate to severe symptoms
• C)When they have persistent hyperkalemia
• D)Prior to the advance of renal dysfunction

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