cardiac drugs: general Flashcards
1
Q
movement of ions across cell membrane leads to ___
A
depolarization
2
Q
depolarization of cardiac muscle cells causes
A
contraction
3
Q
waves of depolarization always begin at the ___ node
A
SA
4
Q
SNS causes (vasoconstriction/vasodilation)
A
vasoconstriction
5
Q
PNS (decreases/increases) HR
A
decreases
6
Q
these decrease the volume of blood the heart has to pump
A
diuretics
- Increase urine formation to promote water loss from the body