A nursing student asks the nurse why multi-drug therapy is often used to treat hypertension. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Multi-drug therapy often means that drugs may be given in lower doses."
b. "Some agents are used to offset adverse effects of other agents."
c. "Treatment of hypertension via different mechanisms increases success."
d. "Two or more drugs will lower blood pressure more quickly."
D
Multi-drug therapy does not lower blood pressure more quickly. Using more than one drug often means that doses can be decreased. Some agents can offset adverse effects of other agents. Treatment via different mechanisms increases the likelihood of success.
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