The Patient Has Been in Chronic Heart Failure for the Past

question 6

Multiple Choice

The patient has been in chronic heart failure for the past 10 years.He has been treated with beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors as well as diuretics.His symptoms have recently worsened,and he presents to the ED with severe shortness of breath and crackles throughout his lung fields.His respirations are labored and arterial blood gases show that he is at risk for respiratory failure.Which of the following therapies may be used for acute,short-term management of the patient? (Select all that apply) .

• A) Dobutamine
• B) Intraaortic balloon pump
• C) Nesiritide (Natrecor)
• D) Ventricular assist device

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