A Client Who Has a History of a Major Myocardial

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client who has a history of a major myocardial infarction is taking digoxin.The nurse explains this medication helps increase cardiac output by:

• A) Increasing the heart rate
• B) Reducing the resistance of pulmonary circulation
• C) Increasing the force of the myocardial contraction
• D) Increasing cardiac conduction

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Definitions:

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a biological response.

Neurotransmitter

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across synaptic gaps between neurons, influencing various bodily functions and behaviors.

Drug

A substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.

Schizophrenia

A group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions.