The Class of Antihypertensive That Decreases Total Peripheral Resistance, Dilates

question 5

Multiple Choice

The class of antihypertensive that decreases total peripheral resistance, dilates coronary arteries, and slows cardiac conduction velocity is:

• A) ACE inhibitors
• B) Direct vasodilators
• C) Calcium channel blockers
• D) Beta adrenergic blockers
• E) Loop diuretics

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