According to Starling's Law, the administration of nitroglycerin will result in ________ preload, ________ stroke volume, and ________ myocardial oxygen demand.
A) decreased; decreased; increased
B) decreased; increased; decreased
C) increased; increased; decreased
D) decreased; decreased; decreased

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Nitroglycerin decreases preload by dilating veins, which in turn can decrease stroke volume due to less end-diastolic volume. The overall effect also decreases myocardial oxygen demand by reducing the work the heart has to do.

According to Starling's Law, the Administration of Nitroglycerin Will Result