ACE Inhibitors Are Used to Reduce the Work of the Heart

question 29

Multiple Choice

ACE inhibitors are used to reduce the work of the heart by:

• A)Inducing vasodilation.
• B)Correcting an electrolyte imbalance.
• C)Improving cardiac contractility.
• D)Slowing the heart rate.

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