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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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What is the mechanism of action of phosphodiesterase inhibitors?
  1. Increases sodium level within myocardial cells
  2. Increases calcium level within myocardial cells
  3. Increases sodium efflux from myocardial cells
  4. Increases potassium influx within myocardial cells
Explanation
Answer: B - Phosphodiesterase inhibitors increase calcium levels within myocardial cells. These agents increase cardiac muscle contractions and cardiac output.
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