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A patient's current medications are listed below. Read the following drug list and
answer the questions 5 - 8:
Symlin
Levothyroxine
Cephalexin
Accupril
Diflucan
Sertraline
This patient is being treated with for hypertension using Accupril. Which of the following
is an accurate statement of the therapeutic effects of Accupril?
A. Accupril decreases blood volume and blood pressure by increasing urination
B. Accupril decreases blood pressure by decreasing vasoconstriction of blood
vessels
OC. Accupril decreases blood pressure by lowering heart rate
OD. Accupril decreases blood pressure by lowering the viscosity of the blood



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Final answer:

Accupril decreases blood pressure by decreasing vasoconstriction of blood vessels.


Explanation:

Accupril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used for hypertension. The accurate statement of its therapeutic effects is B. Accupril decreases blood pressure by decreasing vasoconstriction of blood vessels.


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