In light of her recent high blood pressure readings, a patient has been started on a thiazide diuretic and metoprolol (Lopressor), which is a beta-adrenergic blocker
What is the most likely rationale for using two medications to address the patient's hypertension?
A) The adverse effects of each drug may cancel each other out.
B) Using two drugs for a health problem tends to increase patient compliance with the drug regimen.
C) Using lower doses of two separate drugs may lessen the risk of adverse reactions.
D) Using the two drugs to treat a health problem may create a synergistic effect.
D
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