Jacob Has Hypertension, for Which a Calcium Channel Blocker Has

question 14

Multiple Choice

Jacob has hypertension, for which a calcium channel blocker has been prescribed. This drug helps control blood pressure because it:

• A) Decreases the amount of calcium inside the cell
• B) Reduces stroke volume
• C) Increases the activity of the Na+/K+/ATPase pump indirectly
• D) Decreases heart rate

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