Which Drug Acts Directly on the Peripheral Arteries,causing Them to Dilate

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which drug acts directly on the peripheral arteries,causing them to dilate and leading to decreased blood pressure?

• A) minoxidil (Lonitin)
• B) propranolol (Inderal)
• C) captopril (Capoten)
• D) diltiazem (Cardizem)

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