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Question 1 of 5

Digitalis increases the force of contraction of ventricles by

A. Increasing the duration of systole B. Increasing the rate of contraction without affecting the duration of systole C. Increasing the rate of contraction, but reducing the duration of systole D. Increasing both the rate of contraction as well as the duration of systole

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Indapamide differs from other diuretics in that

A. It has selective antihypertensive action at doses that cause little diuresis B. It is a more efficacious antihypertensive C. Its antihypertensive action develops more rapidly D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are contraindicated in

A. High renin hypertensives B. Diabetics C. Congestive heart failure patients D. Pregnant women

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 of 5

______ technique relies on using the vasculature to bring the local anesthetic solution to the nerve trunks and endings

A. Spinal anesthesia B. Nerve block anesthesia C. Intravenous regional anesthesia D. All of the above

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 of 5

Alpha methyldopa

A. Is ineffective when given orally B. Decreases serum prolactin levels C. Is valuable in patients with compromised renal function D. Causes troublesome postural hypotension

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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