For the patient with PKD, which antihypertensive medication may be used because it helps control the cell growth aspects of PKD and reduce microalbuminuria?
a. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
b. Beta Blockers
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. Vasodilators
Answer: a. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
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