Several Weeks After Beginning Treatment for Severe Heart Failure, a Man

question 2

Multiple Choice

Several weeks after beginning treatment for severe heart failure, a man develops hyperkalemia requiring hospitalization.
Which agent is most likely responsible for this adverse effect?

• A) eplerenone
• B) digoxin
• C) furosemide
• D) dobutamine
• E) milrinone

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IV Bolus

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Aspirate For Blood Return

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Perform Hand Hygiene

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Rate Of Distribution

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