Question

Which drug classes are considered first-line treatment for heart failure? (select all that apply.)
a. digoxin (cardiac glycoside)
b. beta blockers
c. nesiritide (natrecor), the b-type natriuretic peptide
d. angiotensin ii receptor blockers (arbs)
e. angiotensin-converting enzyme (ace) inhibitors?

Answer 1

Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Angiotensin II receptor blockers
Beta Blockers

ACE inhbitors; ARBS and Bera blockers are now considered as the first line treatment for heart failure. Treatment doses can be increased to those patients with results of good benefits. In ACE inhibitors patients should be started on low dose unless contraindicated. ARBs are recommended as an alternative for patients who had adverse effect on ACE inhibitors such as cough. Beta blockers should only be initiated after the patient was stablized to avoid heart failure decompensation.

Answer 2

Beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ace) inhibitors are considered first-line treatments for heart failure.

The correct options are b and e.

What are first-line treatments?

First-line treatments are firstly given treatment for a disease.

When first-line treatment does not work, then second-line treatment is given.

Heart failure is the condition when the heart is unable to pump blood throughout the body.

Heart diseases can be prevented by a healthy life routine.

Thus, the correct options are b. beta-blockers, e. angiotensin-converting enzyme (ace) inhibitors

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