Which of the following medications increases the force of cardiac muscle contractions?
A)diuretics
B)antiarrhythmics
C)beta-blocker drugs
D)cardiotonic

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Cardiotonic medications, such as digoxin, increase the force of cardiac muscle contractions, leading to improved cardiac output. Diuretics decrease fluid volume and beta-blocker drugs decrease heart rate, while antiarrhythmics work to control irregular heartbeats but do not necessarily increase the force of contractions.

Which of the Following Medications Increases the Force of Cardiac