Patients with Cardiovascular Problems Can Be Prescribed Many Different Medications

question 93

Multiple Choice

Patients with cardiovascular problems can be prescribed many different medications. Aspirin inhibits platelets, beta-blockers slow the heart rate, and diuretics cause the kidneys to release more water in the urine.
-Which drugs would be prescribed to a person who has high blood pressure?

• A) aspirin
• B) a beta-blocker
• C) a beta-blocker and a diuretic
• D) a diuretic
• E) aspirin and a diuretic

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