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    ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam
    Select All That Apply

    A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension.Which of the following medications is considered an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor? (Select ALL that apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleCaptopril is an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor, which works by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This leads to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure, making it effective in treating hypertension.Choice C rationaleLisinopril is also an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor. It lowers blood pressure by blocking the formation of angiotensin II, a powerful vasoconstrictor, and thereby reducing systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure.

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