What Is the Mechanism of Action for Cardiac Glycosides

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of action for cardiac glycosides?

• A) Slowing the heart rate and increasing the force of the heart muscle contraction
• B) Increasing the heart rate and decreasing the force of the heart muscle contraction
• C) Directly relaxing blood vessel muscles and decreasing afterload
• D) Directly constricting blood vessel muscles and increasing afterload

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