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NR565 Week 2 Quiz

Which of the following BEST describes the role of different antihypertensive drug classes?

Answers: A – D

The choice of class is based specifically on other medical conditions
B. Different classes are used specifically for different age groups
✅ C. Different drug classes offer different mechanisms of action
D. All classes reduce blood pressure via identical mechanisms of action

What is the mechanism of action of Direct Renin Inhibitors (DRIs)?

Answers: A – D

Stimulating aldosterone release to increase fluid reabsorption in the kidneys
✅ B. Directly inhibiting the enzyme renin, preventing the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
C. Blocking angiotensin-converting enzyme to prevent angiotensin II formation
D. Inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium in the distal tubule

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