Which medication lowers blood pressure by directly inhibiting renin?
a. Aliskiren (Tekturna)
b. Eplerenone (Inspra)
c. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
d. Reserpine
ANS: A
Aliskiren is a renin angiotensin antagonist. Eplerenone blocks the action of aldosterone.
Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker. Reserpine depletes catecholamines.
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