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
ANS: A
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