Answer:
a. Atenolol is a beta-blocker, while Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic.
b. Atenolol and Hydrochlorothiazide can be used together to decrease the blood pressure and to slow the heart rate down.
c. The patient needs to have into consideration that both medications may cause irregular heartbeats, dizziness, weakness and fainting.
Explanation:
Atenolol is a beta-blocker, it means that this drug slows down the heart rate by changing how the body responds to nerve impulses, which enhances the pumping of blood. Moreover, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or 'water pills' drug that can be used to treat edema conditions (i.e., excess fluid in tissues), thereby enhancing blood pressure that can damage the heart. It has been shown that the combination of both drugs may decrease the blood pressure and the incidence of hypertension.
Genital HSV-1 outbreaks reoccur less regularly than genital HSV-2 outbreaks. There is no cure for genital herpes. Using condoms properly can reduce the risk of cross infection but it is not 100% safe. Genital herpes can still be transferred between partners even with the use of condoms. Once you have herpes, you are at risk of it reoccurring, Research has shown that 80% of people who contract HSV-2 will have at least one occurrence. Generally HSV-2 tends to reoccur four to six times per year. In contrast, only 50% of people who contract HSV-1 will have at least one reoccurrence. The HSV-1 infection only tends to reoccur once a year.
The answer would be "B. cocaine". Cocaine is an illegal stimulant unlike the other options listed above.
