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ACE inhibitors prevent the production of angiotensin II, which __________ blood vessels.
ACE inhibitors prevent the production of angiotensin II, which __________ blood vessels.
False
ACE inhibitors are primarily used for the treatment of __________ and __________.
ACE inhibitors are primarily used for the treatment of __________ and __________.
False
Eplerenone and spironolactone are part of a class of medicine called __________ diuretics.
Eplerenone and spironolactone are part of a class of medicine called __________ diuretics.
False
ACE inhibitors protect the heart by blocking a chemical in the body called __________.
ACE inhibitors protect the heart by blocking a chemical in the body called __________.
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People of African heritage and older people respond less well to ACE inhibitors than do __________ and __________ people.
People of African heritage and older people respond less well to ACE inhibitors than do __________ and __________ people.
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NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium, increase the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors. True or False?
NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium, increase the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors. True or False?
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Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are used to lower blood pressure for people with heart failure. True or False?
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are used to lower blood pressure for people with heart failure. True or False?
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Beta-blockers cause the heart to beat faster and with more force, which increases blood pressure. True or False?
Beta-blockers cause the heart to beat faster and with more force, which increases blood pressure. True or False?
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Calcium channel blockers are used only when other medicines to lower blood pressure don’t work. True or False?
Calcium channel blockers are used only when other medicines to lower blood pressure don’t work. True or False?
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Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant that promotes the formation of blood clots. True or False?
Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant that promotes the formation of blood clots. True or False?
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