Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are useful in a variety of disorders. Which of the following statements are true about both its usefulness in the disorder and the reason for its use?
1. Stable angina because it decreases the thickening of vascular walls due to decreased modified release.
2. Heart failure because it reduces remodeling of injured myocardial tissues.
3. Both 1 and 2 are true and the reasons are correct.
4. Both 1 and 2 are true but the reasons are wrong.
5. Neither 1 nor 2 are true.
Question 2
While taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), patients need to avoid certain over-the-counter drugs without first consulting the provider because:
1. Cimetidine is metabolized by the CYP 3A4 isoenzymes
2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce prostaglandin levels
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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