A patient who has been taking antihypertensive drugs for a few months complains of having a persistent dry cough.The nurse knows that this cough is an adverse effect of which class of antihypertensive drugs?

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A persistent dry cough is a known adverse effect of ACE inhibitors. This cough happens due to increased levels of bradykinin, which can stimulate the cough reflex. The other classes of antihypertensive drugs listed do not commonly cause this specific adverse effect.

A Patient Who Has Been Taking Antihypertensive Drugs for a Few