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Which phase of the cardiac myocyte action potential is characterized by the influx of sodium ions?
Which phase of the cardiac myocyte action potential is characterized by the influx of sodium ions?
- Phase 0 (correct)
- Phase 1
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
What are antiarrhythmic agents primarily used to suppress?
What are antiarrhythmic agents primarily used to suppress?
- Low blood pressure
- Slow heart rate
- Irregular breathing patterns
- Abnormally fast rhythms (correct)
Which group of pharmaceuticals are known as cardiac dysrhythmia medications?
Which group of pharmaceuticals are known as cardiac dysrhythmia medications?
- Antihistamines
- Antibiotics
- Antiarrhythmic agents (correct)
- Analgesics
What makes the classification of antiarrhythmic agents imprecise?
What makes the classification of antiarrhythmic agents imprecise?
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Which type of action potentials does the cardiac myocyte have?
Which type of action potentials does the cardiac myocyte have?
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