The nurse is reviewing medications prescribed for a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Which medication does the nurse question as a primary treatment for this condition?

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Digoxin is primarily used for heart failure and atrial fibrillation, not as a first-line treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the main treatment goals are to relieve symptoms and prevent sudden cardiac death, for which beta blockers are commonly used to manage heart rate and contractility. Digoxin, by increasing the force of cardiac contractions, could potentially worsen outflow obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Medications Prescribed for a Patient with Hypertrophic