In the context of the mechanism of antihypertensive action, which of the following combination of drugs is used when the desired effect is the stimulation of the inhibitory alpha-2 receptors in the vasomotor center of the medulla oblongata, which ultimately reduces the sympathetic stimulation to the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels?
A. Atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor), and nadolol (Corgard)
B. Clonidine (Catapres), guanabenz (Wytensin), and guanfacine (Tenex)
C. Doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), and terazosin (Hytrin)
D. None of these
Answer: B
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