Why should nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) be used with caution in patients who are also receiving treatment with captopril or losartan?
A. NSAIDs reduce the antihypertensive effects of the ACE inhibitors captopril and losartan on systolic blood pressure.
B. NSAIDs reduce the antihypertensive effects of the ACE inhibitors captopril and losartan on both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
C. NSAIDs reduce the antihypertensive effects of the ACE inhibitors captopril and losartan on diastolic blood pressure.
D. None of the above are correct.
Answer: C
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(A) 58 (B) 68 (C) 72 (D) 80