There are two simple ways to lower blood pressure: (1) reduce the cardiac contractility, and (2) inhibit sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction. Which one of the following drugs can lower blood pressure by both mechanisms?

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There are two simple ways to lower blood pressure: (1) reduce the cardiac contractility, and (2) inhibit sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction. Which one of the following drugs can lower blood pressure by both mechanisms?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following descriptions best fits the drug phenylephrine?

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 of 5

X is drug that contains a mixture of amphetamines. It is used for managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The drug causes autonomic effects that can be fatal if an overdose is taken. How does X work in the body?

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 of 5

The autonomic nervous system is also known as

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 of 5

Which of the following agents is a prodrug that is much less toxic in mammals than in insects?

Correct Answer: C

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