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Pharmacology of Cardiovascular Drugs
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Which of the following is a beta-blocker commonly used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris?
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Atenolol
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Atenolol is a beta-blocker that is commonly used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris. It works by blocking the effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine on beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart and blood vessels, leading to a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, and myocardial oxygen demand.