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Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Medication

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Which of the following drugs typically has an effect of decreasing the heart rate and blood pressure, therefore decreasing the oxygen demand to the heart?

Beta Blockers
Statins
ACE Inhibitors
Retrovirals

Explanation

Answer: A - The drug that is described as decreasing the heart rate and blood pressure is Beta Blockers. Beta Blockers block the unhealthy increase of heart rate that can limit the patient’s abilities. Beta blockers function by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline.

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