Which of the following medications would most likely be administered during a pharmacologic stress test?
A)Atenolol
B)Verapamil
C)Adenosine
D)Nitroglycerin

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Adenosine is a medication commonly used during pharmacologic stress tests to increase coronary blood flow and mimic the physiologic effects of exercise on the heart. Atenolol and Verapamil are medications that can be used to slow the heart rate but they are not typically used in stress testing. Nitroglycerin can be used to dilate coronary arteries, but it is not commonly used in stress testing either.

Which of the Following Medications Would Most Likely Be Administered