Cardiovascular Drugs USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 63-year-old woman with hypertension (BP 152/94 mmHg, HR 78/min) develops angioedema of the lips and tongue 2 weeks after starting lisinopril. Laboratory studies show normal C1-esterase inhibitor levels. Her physician discontinues lisinopril and prescribes a medication that lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptors without inhibiting bradykinin breakdown. SpO2 is 98% on room air. Which of the following medications was most likely prescribed?
Answer choices
- ALosartanCorrect answer
- BClonidine
- CHydrochlorothiazide
- DAliskiren
- ESpironolactone
- FEnalapril
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