ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE A
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781265949440
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 15, Problem 3CAL
George has hypertension (high blood pressure). His physician prescribed the drug propranolol, which is described as a beta-blocker, to reduce his blood
pressure What do you suppose could be a side effect of propranolol?
- a. reduced heat rate
- b. increased blood clotting
- c. vasoconstriction of blood vessels to the skin
- d. bronchodilation
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE A
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