Multiple Choice
Why do physicians prescribe diuretic drugs to patients with high blood pressure?
A) Diuretic drugs decrease urine flow and increase the blood volume that must be pumped.
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 speed up the loss of nitrogenous wastes.
E) Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and the removal of salt from the body.
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