Multiple Choice
Jim is being treated for hypertension. Because he has a history of heart attack, the drug chosen is atenolol. Beta blockers treat hypertension by:
A) Increasing heart rate to improve cardiac output
B) Reducing vascular smooth muscle tone
C) Increasing aldosterone-mediated volume activity
D) Reducing aqueous humor production
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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