A 50-year-old with essential hypertension is started on ramipril. After a week, he develops a persistent dry cough. Which class of medication would be...

Question

A 50-year-old with essential hypertension is started on ramipril. After a week, he develops a persistent dry cough. Which class of medication would be an alternative?

Accepted Answer

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Answer

Beta-blocker

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Calcium channel blocker

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Alpha-blocker

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Diuretic

MCQ (SBA): Hypertension

A 50-year-old with essential hypertension is started on ramipril. After a week, he develops a persistent dry cough. Which class of medication would be an alternative?