Which One of the Following Antihypertensive Drug Groups Is Thought

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following antihypertensive drug groups is thought to reduce sympathetic drive in the myocardium and mediate the release of renin?

• A) β-blockers
• B) Calcium channel antagonists
• C) Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
• D) Thiazides

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Definitions:

Efficiency Loss

Reductions in combined consumer and producer surplus caused by an underallocation or overallocation of resources to the production of a good or service. Also called deadweight loss.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Actual Production

The quantity of goods or services produced by a firm, industry, or economy within a specific period, factual and not estimated.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between what consumers are ready and capable of spending on a product or service and the actual sum they end up paying.