A drug that exerts a positive inotropic effect will:
a. reduce electrical conduction in the heart.
b. increase heart rate.
c. increase the force of contraction of the heart.
d. increase the viscosity of the blood.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is a negative dromotropic effect.
B Incorrect: This is a positive chronotropic effect.
C Correct: This is a positive inotropic effect.
D Incorrect: This is not a tropic effect.
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