Diuretics, which are also called "water pills," are used to treat a variety of medical conditions. One of the side effects of diuretics is frequent urination, as water is removed from blood and excreted in urine. Which of the following best explains how blood pressure would be affected by diuretics?

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anonymous · Answer

It would decrease as blood volume decreases, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.

 It would decrease as the kidneys work harder to add water to the blood.

 It would increase as the kidneys work harder to counteract the diuretic's effect.

 It would increase as blood volume increases, making up for the body's loss of water.

anonymous · Answer

A OR C? @Abhisar @PRAETORIAN.10

abhisar · Answer

I think it should be A

abhisar · Answer

Diuretics help in getting rid of excess water and salts from the body which in turn lowers the blood pressure and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood.