Combined Alpha-Beta Antagonists Are Used to Reduce the Progression of Heart

question 4

Multiple Choice

Combined alpha-beta antagonists are used to reduce the progression of heart failure because they:

• A)Vasodilate the peripheral vasculature
• B)Decrease cardiac output
• C)Increase renal vascular resistance
• D)Reduce atherosclerosis secondary to elevated serum lipoproteins

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