Question

Mario requires a medication that will lower his blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the blood volume. which class of medications would mario’s doctor prescribe?

Answer 1

Answer: Vasodilator

Explanation:

If a person is suffering high blood pressure then the pressure inside the blood vessels increases because of vasoconstriction. Vasoconstriction is a condition in which the diameter of the blood vessels decreases and blood pressure increases.

In this case, vasodilators are given to the patients which helps in increasing the diameter of the blood vessels so that the pressure inside the blood vessels decreases.

Answer 2

The classification of dreugs that relax the blood vessels and decrease the blood volume are called: vasodilator medications. Examples of vasodilator medications are: nitroglycerin and minoxidil.