A patient says she is on a high blood pressure medication but does not remember the name.She complains that the drug is causing her to suffer a skin rash and a cough.Which of the following is she most likely taking?

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Captopril is an ACE inhibitor commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Skin rash and cough are common side effects of ACE inhibitors. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker, propranolol is a beta blocker, and prazosin is an alpha blocker, none of which typically cause skin rash and cough as side effects.

A Patient Says She Is on a High Blood Pressure