Which of the following is a characteristic of drug therapy for hypertension?
A)Antihypertensive drugs called diuretics work by lowering blood volume.
B)The most frequently prescribed drug therapies are DASH inhibitors.
C)Most people with hypertension need only one medicine to reduce blood pressure..
D)Major side effects of antihypertensive drugs are depletion of body sodium and phosphorus.
E)Unless weight is also reduced, antihypertensive drugs are unlikely to reduce blood pressure.

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Diuretics are a common class of antihypertensive drugs that work by reducing blood volume, which in turn lowers blood pressure.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Drug Therapy