Following an Acute Myocardial Infarction, a Previously Healthy 67-Year-Old Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

Following an acute myocardial infarction, a previously healthy 67-year-old patient develops clinical manifestations of heart failure. The nurse anticipates discharge teaching will include information about

• A) digitalis preparations, such as digoxin (Lanoxin).
• B) calcium-channel blockers, such as diltiazem (Cardizem).
• C) b-adrenergic agonists, such as dobutamine (Dobutrex).
• D) angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as captopril (Capoten).

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