While Discussing Antihypertensives, the Instructor States That a Particular Agent

question 6

Multiple Choice

While discussing antihypertensives, the instructor states that a particular agent causes a reduction in blood pressure by blocking receptor sites. The student wishing to understand this statement would research which drug information?

• A) Drug-drug interaction
• B) Adverse effects
• C) Indication
• D) Mechanism of action

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