Drugs For Hypertension

Question 1

Help in reducing the heart rate thus decreasing the blood pressure

Answer 1

Beta blockers

Question 2

Increases urination which in turn reduces sodium and fluid content, resulting in decreasing blood pressure.

Answer 2

Diuretics

Question 3

Widens the blood vessels thereby aiding in easy blood flow and reduce the blood pressure.

Answer 3

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Question 4

Helps relax the blood vessels to lower the pressure

Answer 4

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

Question 5

Reduces the amount of calcium entering the heart muscles thereby reduces the heart rate and controlling the blood pressure.

Answer 5

Calcium channel blockers

Question 6

The muscles of arteries and veins are relaxed, thus reducing the blood pressure.

Answer 6

Alpha blockers

Question 7

Inhibits the enzymes that favors the production of angiotensin, which constricts the blood vessels.

Answer 7

Renin inhibitors

Question 8

A peptide hormone, which aids in regulation of blood pressure.

Answer 8

Angiotensin