Patients with Cardiovascular Problems Can Be Prescribed Many Different Medications

Multiple Choice

Patients with cardiovascular problems can be prescribed many different medications. Aspirin inhibits platelets, beta-blockers slow the heart rate, and diuretics cause the kidneys to release more water in the urine.
-Which drugs would be prescribed to a person who has high blood pressure?

A) aspirin
B) a beta-blocker
C) a beta-blocker and a diuretic
D) a diuretic
E) aspirin and a diuretic