Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) Practice Exam

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What type of drug would you use to treat high blood pressure?

Thrombolytics
Antipyretics
Antihypertensives
Analgesics

The correct answer is: Antihypertensives

Antihypertensives are the appropriate class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure. These medications work by various mechanisms to lower blood pressure and help manage the condition effectively. This can include relaxing blood vessels, reducing heart rate, or decreasing blood volume, depending on the specific type of antihypertensive. By effectively controlling blood pressure, antihypertensives help prevent complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. In contrast, thrombolytics are used to dissolve blood clots, antipyretics are intended to reduce fever, and analgesics are used to relieve pain. Each of these categories serves a specific purpose and does not address the regulation of blood pressure directly, which is why antihypertensives are the correct choice in this scenario.