case continues:

  • Despite titration to the maximal dose of labetalol (Trandate, Normodyne), you are unable to achieve control of your patients blood pressure.
  • You therefore decide to use hydralazine (Apresoline)..
  1. Hydralazine (Apresoline) works by

    A. decreasing the level of angiotensin

    B. decreasing cardiac output

    C. decreasing venous tone

    D. decreasing arteriolar tone