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Which mechanism contributes to the reduction of blood pressure in the use of diuretics?
Which mechanism contributes to the reduction of blood pressure in the use of diuretics?
What is the primary function of beta blockers in antihypertensive therapy?
What is the primary function of beta blockers in antihypertensive therapy?
Which antihypertensive class directly prevents the release of angiotensin to manage blood pressure?
Which antihypertensive class directly prevents the release of angiotensin to manage blood pressure?
What is a common effect of statins on cholesterol profiles in the body?
What is a common effect of statins on cholesterol profiles in the body?
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How do sympathetic nerve inhibitors function to prevent blood pressure increases?
How do sympathetic nerve inhibitors function to prevent blood pressure increases?
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Diuretics
Diuretics
Drugs that reduce high blood pressure by increasing urine production, lowering excess blood fluids and salts.
Beta Blockers
Beta Blockers
Drugs that block the heart's response to adrenaline, preventing blood pressure increases.
Sympathetic Nerve Inhibitors
Sympathetic Nerve Inhibitors
Drugs that affect the sympathetic nerves, causing arteries to constrict and preventing blood pressure spikes.
ACE Inhibitors
ACE Inhibitors
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Statins
Statins
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