KROK 1 2017 – Question 32 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A man came into the admission room with complaints of edemas, rapid heart rate, dyspnea, and cyanotic mucosal tunics. He was diagnosed with chronic heart failure. What drug should be prescribed to improve the patient’s general state?
- A. Nitroglycerine
- B. Digoxin
- C. Papaverine hydrochloride
- D. Mesaton (Phenylephrine)
- E. Cordiamin
Hint
Ask which drug effect addresses the weak contraction of the failing heart itself, and not only vascular tone or blood pressure.
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