A nurse is preparing to administer an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which drug should the nurse administer?
A) Captopril (Capoten)
B) Furosemide (Lasix)
C) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
D) Chlorothiazide (Diuril)

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Captopril is an ACE inhibitor. Furosemide is a loop diuretic. Spironolactone blocks the action of aldosterone. Chlorothiazide works on the distal tubules.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)