Cocaine is particularly dangerous for patients with cardiovascular disease, or hypertension, because ________.

A. it blocks the reuptake of serotonin and dopamine, causing excessive bouts of euphoria
B. it blocks membrane sodium channels, causing increased EPSPs
C. it inhibits the degradation of norepinephrine, causing coronary artery constriction
D. it blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine, causing increased heart rate


Answer: D

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