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CharlieWard

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Explain the benefits of using digitalis drugs for heart disease.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Swollen, protruding veins in the rectum or around the anus, also known as piles, are ________.
 
  A) hemorrhoids
  B) rectocele
  C) fecalith
  D) melena


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Smiles0805

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Digitalis drugs strengthen the heart muscle, increase the force and velocity of myocardial systolic contraction, slow the heart rate, and decrease the conduction velocity through the atrioventricular node. These drugs are used in the treatment of congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia.

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) A rectocele does not involve the veins.
C) A fecalith is hard stool.
D) Melena is stool that contains old, black blood.


CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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