Stage B Patients Should Have Beta Blockers Added to Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

Stage B patients should have beta blockers added to their heart failure treatment regimen when:

• A) They have an ejection fraction less than 40%
• B) They have had a recent MI
• C) Both 1 and 2
• D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Definitions:

Mania

A mental state characterized by extremely high energy levels, euphoria, and often impulsive behavior, commonly seen in bipolar disorder.

Inhibitory Synapses

Synaptic connections that decrease the likelihood of the firing action potential of a neuron, thereby reducing neural activity.

Dendritic Spines

Small, protruding structures found on the dendrites of neurons that form synaptic connections and are key to neuronal plasticity and learning.