Tomas is an overweight, 46-year-old patient who has just been diagnosed with high blood pressure. In addition to providing Tomas with educational material about diet and weight loss, which of the following categories of drugs might the physician prescribe for Tomas? 

A. Antihypertensive
B. Diuretic
C. Antipyretic
D. Hemostatic
E. Stimulant


A. Antihypertensive
Antihypertensive drugs reduce blood pressure.

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