Why Do Physicians Prescribe Diuretic Drugs to Patients with High

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why do physicians prescribe diuretic drugs to patients with high blood pressure?

• A)Diuretic drugs decrease urine flow and the more fluid and watery blood is easier to pump.
• B)Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and decrease the blood volume that must be pumped.
• C)Diuretic drugs decrease urine flow and the kidney does not have to work as hard.
• D)Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and the loss of nitrogenous wastes helps the heart.
• E)Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and salt loss.Salt is bad for the heart.

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