When Trying to Determine the Cause of Breathing Issues, the Paramedic

question 17

Multiple Choice

When trying to determine the cause of breathing issues, the Paramedic should ask the patient about taking ____ medications, specifically those in the angiotensin-converting enzyme and angiotensin receptor blocker classes, which are most associated with angioedema.

• A) bronchoconstriction
• B) antihypertensive
• C) antibiotic
• D) NSAIDs

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