Antihypertensives

Question 1

Example of ACE inhibitor

Answer 1

Lisonopril
Enalapril
Captopril

Question 2

MOA of an ACE inhibitor

Answer 2

Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme thus reducing synthesis of vasoconstrictor angiotensin II.

This decreases aldosterone secretion, resulting in increased salt and water excretion, indirectly
decreasing plasma volume and cardiac load