Final Exam (New 2024/ 2024 Update) | Questions And Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A

What are the potential effects of spironolactone in heart failure? {Ans: decrease in sodium and water reabsorption, potassium excretion, sympathetic tone, LV remodeling, apoptosis and fibrosis, and mortality; increases EF}What are some causes of hypotension? {Ans: blood loss, dehydration, anemia}What are some examples of vasodilators? {Ans: nitroglycerin, hydralazine}What are some examples of distributing arteries? {Ans: brachial, femoral, renal, and splenic arteries}How are arteries classified? {Ans: by size}How do negative inotropic agents reduce contractility? {Ans: hypocalcemia can cause weak, irregular heartbeats; hyperkalemia reduces strength of myocardial action potentials}