Which of the following is a treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure)? a.

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Which of the following is a treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure)? a. acetaminophen b. a diuretic c. nitroglycerin d. prednisone Drugs called beta blockers a. lessen blood flow to the kidneys b. lessen the damage due to beta particles c. prevent the hydrolysis of beta linkages d. slow the rate of the heartbeat Drugs such as amyl nitrite and nitroglycerin act by releasing a substance that relaxes the smooth muscles in blood vessels. That substance is a. an amino acid b. digitalis c. nitric oxide d. a steroid

Explanation / Answer

1.

b. a diuretic

Diuretics are one of the main line of treatments used for the treatment of hypertension. They increase the amount of urine formation (diuresis) by the kindeys, through which more water & salt is removed from the body.

acetaminophen is used to treat the increased body temperature (fever). Nitroglycerin is used in Angina Pectoris. & Prednisone is a steroid.

2.

d. slow the rate of heartbeat

beta blockers block the beta adrenergic receptor to decrease the heart rate. These are also used for the treatment of the hypertension. One popular beta blocker is propranolol.

3.

c. nitric oxide

Nitroglycerin relaxes the vascular smooth muscles through the release of NO. This is used for the treatment of Angina Pectoris.

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