Management of cardiogenic pulmonary edema includes giving a patient which of the following types of medications?
1) Afterload reducer
2) Positive inotropic medication
3) Preload reducing medication
4) Positive chronotropic medication

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The therapeutic intervention to address the patient's circulatory systems has the following three main goals: (1) reduction of pulmonary venous return (preload reduction); (2) reduction of systemic vascular resistance (afterload reduction); and (3) inotropic support. A positive chronotropic medication would increase heart rate. This is not indicated in the treatment of cardiogenic pulmonary edema.

Management of Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema Includes Giving a Patient Which