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Drug Class Terms

Question 3 • Medical Terminology - EL3620 A

To treat high blood pressure, or hypertension, patients may take .

Answer
A
platelet aggregation inhibitors
B
beta blockers
C
statin drugs
D
thrombolytic drugs

Explanation

Beta blockers are used to treat high blood pressure because they reduce the heart’s workload and can lower the heart rate and blood pressure. Platelet aggregation inhibitors, statins, and thrombolytic drugs are used for other cardiovascular purposes, such as preventing clots or treating them, rather than as standard blood-pressure treatments.

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