A type of medication that increases the tone of the heart is called a:
A) vasodilator.
B) vasopressor.
C) claudication.
D) cardiotonic.
D
Explanation: A) A vasodilator drug opens the blood vessels to lower blood pressure.
B) A vasopressor drug narrows blood vessels to raise blood pressure.
C) Claudication is a pain in the leg due to narrowed arteries.
D) Correct.
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