Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1 Review-181- Pharmacology
Q– A patient with heart failure is prescribed a drug that inhibits the Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pump, increasing intracellular calcium in cardiac myocytes. Which one of the following drugs is most likely responsible? A- Amiodarone B- Digoxin C- Diltiazem D- Verapamil Correct Answer B- Digoxin- Digoxin inhibits the Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pump, increasing intracellular sodium. This reduces Na⁺/Ca²⁺ exchange, … Read more