Which drug is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?

a. Captopril (Capoten)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
d. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)


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A Capoten is a drug in an ACE inhibitor.
B Lasix is a loop diuretic.
C Aldactone blocks the action of aldosterone.
D Diuril works on the distal tubules.

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