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Which of the following medications increases the force of myocardial contraction?
Which of the following medications increases the force of myocardial contraction?
- Isoproterenol
- Dobutamine (correct)
- Propranolol
- Atropine
Which of the following medications decreases the heart rate?
Which of the following medications decreases the heart rate?
- Atenolol (correct)
- Epinephrine
- Dopamine
- Isuprel
Which of the following medications blocks the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which of the following medications blocks the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?
- Digoxin
- Dopamine
- Propranolol (correct)
- Epinephrine
Which of the following is a normal range for BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) levels?
Which of the following is a normal range for BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) levels?
Which of the following hormones tells the kidneys to decrease renin and aldosterone production when blood pressure is too high?
Which of the following hormones tells the kidneys to decrease renin and aldosterone production when blood pressure is too high?
Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, such as CAD, CVA, and PVD?
Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, such as CAD, CVA, and PVD?
Which medication lowers both preload and afterload by blocking peripheral vascular resistance (PVR)?
Which medication lowers both preload and afterload by blocking peripheral vascular resistance (PVR)?
What is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-I)?
What is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-I)?
Which electrolyte is needed for blood coagulability, neuromuscular activity, and regulation of cardiac contraction and relaxation?
Which electrolyte is needed for blood coagulability, neuromuscular activity, and regulation of cardiac contraction and relaxation?
What is the major role of Magnesium in the body?
What is the major role of Magnesium in the body?
Which of the following is a common sign/symptom of deviations from normal cardiac output?
Which of the following is a common sign/symptom of deviations from normal cardiac output?
What effect does a positive inotrope have on the heart?
What effect does a positive inotrope have on the heart?
Which medication is a negative inotrope?
Which medication is a negative inotrope?
Which medication is a positive chronotrope?
Which medication is a positive chronotrope?
Which medication blocks the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which medication blocks the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which medication decreases the heart rate?
Which medication decreases the heart rate?
What is the primary effect of beta adrenergic blockers?
What is the primary effect of beta adrenergic blockers?
What is the primary effect of calcium channel blockers?
What is the primary effect of calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following medications blocks movement of Ca+ into cardiac and smooth muscle cells?
Which of the following medications blocks movement of Ca+ into cardiac and smooth muscle cells?
Which of the following is a common sign/symptom of cardiogenic shock?
Which of the following is a common sign/symptom of cardiogenic shock?
Which medication is known to cause ACE-I induced cough in up to 20% of patients?
Which medication is known to cause ACE-I induced cough in up to 20% of patients?
Which medication is used for rate control in patients with heart failure?
Which medication is used for rate control in patients with heart failure?
Which electrolyte is needed for absorption of calcium and maintenance of potassium stores?
Which electrolyte is needed for absorption of calcium and maintenance of potassium stores?
Which electrolyte imbalance increases the risk for atrial or ventricular tachycardias?
Which electrolyte imbalance increases the risk for atrial or ventricular tachycardias?
Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to prolonged PR interval and QRS complex and high T wave?
Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to prolonged PR interval and QRS complex and high T wave?
Which electrolyte imbalance can cause tachycardia that transitions to bradycardia and depresses contractility and excitability of the myocardium?
Which electrolyte imbalance can cause tachycardia that transitions to bradycardia and depresses contractility and excitability of the myocardium?
Which lab test measures the extrinsic pathway activity and is used to monitor the level of anticoagulation with warfarin (Coumadin)?
Which lab test measures the extrinsic pathway activity and is used to monitor the level of anticoagulation with warfarin (Coumadin)?
Which lab test measures the activity of the intrinsic pathway and is used to assess the effects of unfractionated heparin?
Which lab test measures the activity of the intrinsic pathway and is used to assess the effects of unfractionated heparin?
Which lab test is used to monitor the level of anticoagulation with warfarin (Coumadin)?
Which lab test is used to monitor the level of anticoagulation with warfarin (Coumadin)?
Which lab test is routinely performed before invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery?
Which lab test is routinely performed before invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery?
Which of the following is a normal range for aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time)?
Which of the following is a normal range for aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time)?
Which of the following is the role of HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)?
Which of the following is the role of HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)?
What does BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) indicate when its level is 100?
What does BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) indicate when its level is 100?
Which of the following hormones increases afterload and peripheral artery resistance?
Which of the following hormones increases afterload and peripheral artery resistance?
What is the role of C-Reactive Protein?
What is the role of C-Reactive Protein?
What is Homocysteine linked to in terms of cardiovascular diseases?
What is Homocysteine linked to in terms of cardiovascular diseases?
What does a high level of Homocysteine (>15 mcmol/L) indicate?
What does a high level of Homocysteine (>15 mcmol/L) indicate?
What is the major role of Magnesium in the body?
What is the major role of Magnesium in the body?
What is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-I)?
What is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-I)?
Which of the following medications decreases the heart rate?
Which of the following medications decreases the heart rate?
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