Which medication increases the force of cardiac muscle contractions?
A) diuretics
B) antiarrhythmics
C) beta-blocker drugs
D) cardiotonic
D
Explanation: A cardiotonic is used to increase the force of cardiac muscle contractions. Diuretics are used to increase urine production. Antiarrhythmics reduce or prevent cardiac arrhythmias. Beta-blocker drugs treat hypertension and angina pectoris by lowering the heart rate.
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