A type of medication that increases the tone of the heart is called a:
A) vasodilator.
B) vasopressor.
C) claudication.
D) cardiotonic.

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A cardiotonic medication increases the force of the heart's contractions, leading to a stronger heart beat and increased cardiac output. Vasodilators, on the other hand, decrease vascular resistance and promote blood flow by causing the smooth muscles in the blood vessels to relax. Vasopressors constrict blood vessels and increase blood pressure. Claudication is a term used to describe pain or cramping in the legs during physical activity, usually caused by narrowed arteries leading to reduced blood flow.

A Type of Medication That Increases the Tone of the Heart