While treating a patient who is in cardiogenic shock, your paramedic partner makes the comment that the patient needs an inotropic medication. You should recall that this type of medication is intended to:
A. constrict the blood vessels.
B. increase the patient's heart rate.
C. affect the strength of cardiac contraction.
D. affect electrical conduction through the heart.
Answer: C. affect the strength of cardiac contraction.
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A)Check to see if you have the medication B)Check to see if the patient is already in the system C)Check to see if the patient going to pay for the medication D)Search for a new patient identification information
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10 100 1,000 10,000
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