Terrence, a 42-year-old patient, presents with symptoms of chronic heart failure. His medical history reveals that he is allergic to ACEIs and administration of any ACEI to Terrence usually brings about a severe bout of angioedema. Which of the following drugs should be avoided?
A. Isosorbide dinitrate
B. Hydralazine
C. Captopril
D. Nitroglycerine
Answer: C
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