Select the Correct Statement Related to the Mechanism of Action

question 20

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement related to the mechanism of action of aliskiren (Tekturna) .

• A) Aliskiren interferes with the influx of calcium in cardiac and vascular smooth muscle and thus lowers peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
• B) Aliskiren reduces cardiac output by blocking the beta-1 receptors in the heart.
• C) Aliskiren inhibits the enzymatic activity of renin and decreases the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, thereby reducing the formation of angiotensin II.
• D) None of these are correct.

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