ACE Inhibitors Quiz
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Which condition are ACE inhibitors NOT as effective in treating?

  • Hypertension (correct)
  • Ischaemic heart disease
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • What is the main mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?

  • Prevent ischaemic heart disease
  • Treat heart failure
  • Inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (correct)
  • Activate phase 1 metabolism in the liver
  • In which patients are ACE inhibitors the established first-line treatment for hypertension?

  • Patients with heart failure
  • Afro-Caribbean patients
  • Younger patients (correct)
  • Elderly patients
  • What is the role of ACE inhibitors in the secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease?

    <p>Unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

    <p>Cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caution should be taken when prescribing ACE inhibitors?

    <p>Caution in patients with aortic stenosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lab values should be monitored in patients taking ACE inhibitors?

    <p>Potassium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of renal impairment in patients with undiagnosed renal artery stenosis who take ACE inhibitors?

    <p>High risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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