Which Medications Are Considered an Alternative to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)inhibitors

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which medications are considered an alternative to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in older adult hypertension patients with diabetes mellitus and heart failure (HF) ?

• A) Angiotensin-receptor blockers
• B) Beta-blockers
• C) Calcium antagonists
• D) Direct renin inhibitors

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