A Client with Primary Hypertension Is Prescribed Terazosin (Hytrin)to Treat

Multiple Choice

A client with primary hypertension is prescribed terazosin (Hytrin) to treat this condition. What is the mechanism of action of this drug?

A) Prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
B) Prevents beta-receptor stimulation in the heart
C) Inhibits the flow of calcium ions across the cell membrane of vascular tissue and cardiac cells
D) Blocks alpha-receptors in the vascular smooth muscle