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An agent which affects blood pressure by increasing the flow of urine and thus reducing the volume of fluid In the body Is called:
Suggested Answer: B
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A diuretic is an agent that increases the flow of urine, thereby reducing the volume of fluid in the body and affecting blood pressure. Diuretics are commonly used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and edema. By promoting the excretion of sodium and water, they help decrease blood volume and lower blood pressure.
Emetic: An agent that induces vomiting.
Depressant: A substance that slows down the central nervous system.
Cathartic: A substance that accelerates defecation.
'Diuretics.' American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-medications/diuretics
12 comments · newest first
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Florencia
2 months ago
Definitely B. Helps lower blood pressure!
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Paris
2 months ago
Agreed, diuretics increase urine flow.
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Glory
2 months ago
I think it's B) diuretic.
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Silva
2 months ago
Emetic sounds like it could fit too, but nah, it's B.
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Arlette
2 months ago
100% agree, it's all about fluid reduction!
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Fausto
2 months ago
Wait, is that really how diuretics work?
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Loreta
3 months ago
I thought it was a depressant?
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Noelia
3 months ago
Definitely B) diuretic!
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Talia
3 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen this question before, and I’m pretty sure the answer is B) diuretic since it directly mentions urine flow.
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Aide
3 months ago
I’m torn between B) diuretic and D) cathartic. Both seem to deal with fluid, but I think diuretics are more about urine.
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Galen
3 months ago
I remember a practice question about medications that help with fluid retention, and I think they were all diuretics. So, B) diuretic seems right.
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Clarence
4 months ago
I think the answer might be B) diuretic because it relates to urine flow, but I'm not completely sure.