Which agents stimulate the heart to increase the force of contractions, thereby increasing cardiac output?
a. Inotropic
b. Chronotropic
c. Isotonic
d. Isopropyl
ANS: A
Inotropic agents stimulate the heart to increase the force of contractions, thus boosting cardiac output. Chronotropic agents are given to increase heart rate. Isotonic agents have the same pH as body fluids. Isopropyl agents include rubbing alcohol.
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