Enroute phaseScenario:The paramedic unit is dispatched to a…
Enroute phaseScenario:The paramedic unit is dispatched to a residential care facility for an 82-year-old male who is experiencing difficulty breathing and is unable to lie flat. The call was received at 0915. Estimated response time is 6 minutes. The paramedic is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire engine crew is also responding. It is a cool fall morning, 48°F (9°C), with overcast skies and light traffic. According to staff on scene, the patient has a history of heart problems. They report the patient was doing well earlier in the day but became increasingly short of breath after breakfast and now appears pale and anxious.Based on the patient’s presentation and reported medical history, which medication combination most strongly supports a diagnosis of congestive heart failure?