Angiotensin II Increases the Workload of the Heart After a Myocardial

question 31

Multiple Choice

Angiotensin II increases the workload of the heart after a myocardial infarction by:

• A)increasing the peripheral vascular resistance.
• B)causing dysrhythmias as a result of hyperkalemia.
• C)reducing the contractility of the myocardium.
• D)stimulating the sympathetic nervous system.

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