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KimWrice

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Beta blockers treat hypertension because they:
 
  1. Reduce peripheral resistance
  2. Vasoconstrict coronary arteries
  3. Reduce norepinephrine
  4. Reduce angiotensin II production

Question 2

Which of the following disease processes could be made worse by taking a nonselective beta blocker?
 
  1. Asthma
  2. Diabetes
  3. Both might worsen
  4. Beta blockade does not affect these disorders


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pocatato

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1

Answer to Question 2

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KimWrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

aliotak

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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