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What's responsible for converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
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Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
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ACE inhibitors inhibit the degradation of b__ and increase the synthesis of vasodilating p__.
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Bradykinin
Prostaglandins |
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This class of antihypertensive agents is indicated as first-line therapy in hypertensive d__ patients who have p__.
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Diabetic
Proteinuria |
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ACE inhibitors decrease morbidity and mortality rates in patients with c__ and s__.
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Congestive heart failure
Systolic dysfunction |
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ACE inhibitors should be avoided in patients with bilateral or unilateral renal what?
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Artery stenosis
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ACE inhibitors must be adjusted upward during pregnancy.
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False. ACE inhibitors are contraindicated during pregnancy
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For patients who have experienced liver failure, COPD, or peripheral edema, ACE inhibitors are contraindicated
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False. Angioedema contraindicates ACE inhibitors
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