Which of the Following Conditions Would Lead to an Increase

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions would lead to an increase in the afterload for the ventricles thus lowering stroke volume and cardiac output?

• A)hypotension
• B)hypertension
• C)increased venous return
• D)decreased venous return
• E)positive inotropic agents

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Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful or destructive thought patterns, with the aim of influencing emotions and behaviors.

Group Therapy

A sociocultural approach to the treatment of psychological disorders that brings together individuals who share a particular psychological disorder in sessions that are typically led by a mental health professional.

Transference

In psychoanalysis, the process by which emotions originally associated with a significant person in one's life are unconsciously redirected onto the therapist.

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