Question

A 70-year-old man with stable heart failure is started on ramipril and develops a persistent dry cough. According to NICE, which class of medication should replace the ACE inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Aldosterone antagonist

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with stable heart failure is started on ramipril and develops a persistent dry cough. According to NICE, which class of medication should replace the ACE inhibitor?