A patient is prescribed losartan (Cozaar). The medication alone is not effective in controlling blood pressure. What medication will best increase the effectiveness of blood pressure control in this patient?
A) Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)
B) Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
C) Hydralazine hydrochloride
D) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
B
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If losartan alone does not control blood pressure, a low dose of diuretic may be added. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic agent. Atorvastatin calcium is not a diuretic agent. Hydralazine is not a diuretic agent. Digoxin is not a diuretic agent.
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