10 Questions
Which medication inhibits phosphodiesterase III to increase intracellular cyclic AMP levels?
Milrinone
What effect does Digoxin have on intracellular calcium levels?
Increases
Which medication sensitizes cardiac myofilaments to calcium without increasing intracellular calcium levels?
Levosimendan
Which side effect is commonly associated with Dobutamine use?
Headache
Which medication can lead to electrolyte disturbances as an adverse effect?
Digoxin
Which medication increases intracellular sodium levels by inhibiting the sodium-potassium ATPase pump?
Digoxin
What is the primary mechanism of action of Dobutamine?
Stimulates beta-1 adrenergic receptors
Which medication can cause cardiac arrhythmias as an adverse effect?
Digoxin
What is a common adverse effect of Milrinone?
Thrombocytopenia
What is the primary direction of change in intracellular calcium levels due to Levosimendan?
No change
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