What is the main therapeutic use of ACE inhibitors?

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What is the main therapeutic use of ACE inhibitors?
  1. Hypertension
  2. Diabetes management
  3. Antibiotic therapy
  4. Pain relief

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main therapeutic use of ACE inhibitors?
  • Step 1: Understand what ACE inhibitors are. They are a type of medication.
  • Step 2: Learn that ACE stands for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme.
  • Step 3: Know that ACE inhibitors block this enzyme from working.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the enzyme's job is to convert angiotensin I into angiotensin II.
  • Step 5: Understand that angiotensin II causes blood vessels to narrow, which increases blood pressure.
  • Step 6: Realize that by inhibiting the conversion, ACE inhibitors help relax blood vessels.
  • Step 7: Conclude that the main therapeutic use of ACE inhibitors is to lower high blood pressure (hypertension).
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