Furosemide works by:
a. Increasing cardiac contractility
b. Reducing arterial blood pressure through alpha1 blockade
c. Stimulating beta receptors and increasing cardiac conduction velocity
d. Inhibiting the reuptake of sodium and chloride resulting in diuresis
d
Rationale: a. Furosemide does not have an effect on contractility, but does reduce preload.
b. Furosemide relaxes the venous system, but not arterial.
c. Furosemide has no effect on beta receptors.
d. Correct.
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