May 2005 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . .
Which of the statements about adverse reactions to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) drugs are true or false?
- ACEI-induced coughing episodes occur more frequently in those with underlying asthma.
- A patient with coughing induced by treatment with a particular ACEI agent may well tolerate another ACEI agent.
- ACEI-induced angioedema occurs more commonly in the face and neck areas.
- ACEI-induced angioedema occurs more commonly in those with ACEI-induced cough.
- Treatment with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) generally causes no angioedema in those with histories of ACEI-induced angioedema.
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