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An elderly hypertensive was treated with hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg daily. Even after a month, his
BP was not reduced to the desired level and another
antihypertensive was added. After 2 hours of taking
the other drug his BP fell precipitously. The most
likely other drug given to him is:
A. Atenolol
B. Captopril
C. Methyldopa
D. Amlodipine
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Indications of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors include the following except:
A. Evolving myocardial infarction
B. Diabetic nephropathy
C. Scleroderma crisis
D. Stable angina pectoris
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B. Captopril
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