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A Patient Taking an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor to Treat

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A patient taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor to treat hypertension tells the provider that she wants to become pregnant. What response will the provider give to the patient?


A) "Controlling your blood pressure will decrease your risk of preeclampsia."
B) "We need to consider changing you to an angiotensin receptor blocker during pregnancy."
C) "It will be safe to continue taking the ACE inhibitor during your pregnancy."
D) "Let's discuss using methyldopa instead of the ACE inhibitor while you are pregnant."

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