A 52-year-old male is diagnosed with primary hypertension.He has no other health problems.Present treatment would cause the nurse to anticipate administering which drug to the patient?
A) A beta-adrenergic agonist
B) An alpha-adrenergic agonist
C) A diuretic
D) A calcium channel agonist

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Diuretics have been shown to be the safest and most effective medications for lowering blood pressure and preventing the cardiovascular complications of hypertension.
Diuretics have been shown to be the safest and most effective medications for lowering blood pressure and preventing the cardiovascular complications of hypertension.A beta-adrenergic drug would be used for patients with other concurrent health problems.
Diuretics have been shown to be the safest and most effective medications for lowering blood pressure and preventing the cardiovascular complications of hypertension.An alpha-adrenergic drug would be used for patients with other concurrent health problems.
Diuretics have been shown to be the safest and most effective medications for lowering blood pressure and preventing the cardiovascular complications of hypertension.A calcium channel agonist drug would be used for patients with other concurrent health problems.

A 52-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with Primary Hypertension