Differentiate Between Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

question 13

Multiple Choice

Differentiate between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) ,and select the correct statement related to the mechanism of action of the ARBs.

• A) The effect of using ARBs is similar to the effect of using the ACE inhibitors, except that ARBs do not increase bradykinin.
• B) The effect of using ARBs is similar to the effect of using the ACE inhibitors, except that ARBs do not decrease pre- and afterload.
• C) The effect of using ARBs is similar to the effect of using the ACE inhibitors, except that ARBs do not increase cardiac output.
• D) The effect of using ARBs is similar to the effect of using the ACE inhibitors, except that ARBs only decrease preload.

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