Identify the Physiologic Action That Results from the Administration of Venodilators

question 27

Multiple Choice

Identify the physiologic action that results from the administration of venodilators such as nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate.

• A) Venodilators reduce venous return to the heart.
• B) Venodilators increase cardiac output.
• C) Venodilators decrease the rate of contraction of the heart.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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