A Patient Diagnosed with Heart Failure (HF) and Taking an Angiotensin-Converting

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with heart failure (HF) and taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, has developed fibrotic changes in the heart and vessels. Which type of medication will the provider order to counter this development?

• A) Aldosterone antagonist
• B) Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
• C) (\(\beta\)) blocker
• D) Direct renin inhibitor (DRI)

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