The nurse is caring for a client who requires medication to increase the contractility of the heart. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering for this client?

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Epinephrine, norepinephrine, isoproterenol, dopamine, dobutamine, digitalis-like drugs, calcium, and milrinone increase contractility. These agents are termed positive inotropes. Contractility is diminished by negative inotropes, such as acidosis and certain drugs (e.g., barbiturates [secobarbital], alcohol, procainamide, calcium channel blockers, ?-adrenergic blockers [metoprolol]).

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Requires Medication