Pump It Up! Heart Health Quiz

Pump It Up! Heart Health Quiz

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What type of medication treats hypertension by eliminating excess water and salt to reduce blood pressure?

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Correct Incorrect Diuretics, or "water pills," help reduce blood pressure by eliminating excess water and salt from the body. There are six classes of medications used to treat hypertension.

What type of medication treats hypertension by eliminating excess water and salt to reduce blood pressure?

  • ACE inhibitors
  • anti-adrenergic drugs
  • diuretics
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