Which is an example of vasodilator drugs?
a. Verapamil and propranolol
b. Atropine and Ditropan
c. Nipride and nitroglycerin
d. Epinephrine and norepinephrine
ANS: C
Vasodilators such as Nipride and nitroglycerin relax smooth muscle and cause peripheral dilation, which results in lowered blood pressure.
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