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Cardiac Meds & Mechanisms

Kyle Rice
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Brian presents with chronic heart failure and is referred to physical therapy for aerobic conditioning. The patient has a history of hypertension and has a resting heart rate of 102 bpm. The medical record indicates that the patient takes a medication that decreases cardiac workload by reducing preload through increased renal excretion of sodium and water. Which of the following medications is MOST likely prescribed?

A) Lisinopril

B) Metoprolol

C) Furosemide

D) Nitroglycerin

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