Will,a 38-year-old man,is prone to anginal attacks.Will's doctor prescribes a combination of drugs for long-term as well as short-term management of angina.Which of the following is the most likely combination of drugs prescribed by Will's doctor?

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Beta-blockers can be used in combination with nitrates in patients who require more than one drug to control angina. When used in combination with nitrates, blockade of beta-1 receptors will usually prevent the reflex tachycardia that may occur with the nitrates. In this scenario, the most likely combination of drugs used is nadolol (a beta-blocker) and isosorbide dinitrate (a nitrate).

Will,a 38-Year-Old Man,is Prone to Anginal Attacks