James Raucher has had asthma since he was a child. When he turned 60, he also developed hypertension. His physician prescribed a cardioselective beta-blocker drug to treat his hypertension because cardioselective beta-blocker drugs ________
A) are the best choice for older adults with hypertension
B) are less likely to cause an allergic reaction than other beta-blocker drugs
C) are more effective than other beta-blocker drugs for treating hypertension
D) are better than other beta-blocker drugs in keeping the bronchi open and treating patients with hypertension and lung disease
Answer: D
A) Cardioselective beta-blocker drugs can be given to any person with hypertension, regardless of the age.
B) Cardioselective beta-blocker drugs are no more likely to cause an allergic reaction than other beta-blocker drugs.
C) Cardioselective beta-blocker drugs are not more effective in treating hypertension than other beta-blocker drugs.
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Ionization: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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