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Cardiac Subspecialty Certification (CSC) Exam

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Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?

Cardiac arrhythmia, carcinoid syndrome
Cardiogenic shock, postprandial hypertension
Hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia
Hypertension, pheochromocytoma

Explanation

Answer: D - Alpha-adrenergic antagonists decrease vascular tone, increase vasodilation and decrease blood pressure. Therapeutic uses of alpha-adrenergic antagonists include hypertension, pheochromocytoma, and extravasation of tissue-toxic agents.

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