Which of the Following Drugs is Most Likely to Increase

Question

Which of the following drugs is most likely to increase systemic vascular resistance?
A) (+) Inotropic agent
B) Arteriolar constrictor
C) Arteriolar dilator
D) Vasodilator

Accepted Answer

Arteriolar constrictors cause narrowing of blood vessels, which increases resistance to blood flow and therefore increases systemic vascular resistance.