Cardiotonic And Inotropic Drugs

Question 1

Quivering of the atria of the heart

Answer 1

Atrial fibrillation

Question 2

Volume of blood discharged from the left or right ventricle per minute

Answer 2

Cardiac output

Question 3

Toxic drug effects from administration of digoxin

Answer 3

Digitalis toxicity

Question 4

Condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body; commonly called CHF

Answer 4

Heart failure

Question 5

Condition in which fluids back up previous to the left ventricle of the heart and is characterize by shortness of breath and moist cough in heart failure

Answer 5

Left ventricular dysfunction

Question 6

In heart failure, increased secretions of epinephrine and norepinephrine, resulting in arteriolar vasoconstriction, tachycardia, and myocardial contractility, resulting in a worsening heart failure and reduced ability of the heart to contract effectively

Answer 6

Neurohormonal activity

Question 7

Increase in the force of contraction

Answer 7

Positive inotropic activity

Question 8

Condition in which fluid backs up previous to the right ventricle of the heart and is characterized by peripheral edema and venous congestion in heart failure

Answer 8

Right ventricular dysfunction