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July 2, 2026 Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

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Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies QID 1042

Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril?

  1. Constipation

  2. Tachycardia

  3. Correct answer A persistent dry cough

  4. Hypokalemia

Rationale

A common side effect of ACE inhibitors is a persistent dry cough, which can lead to medication non-compliance. Hypokalemia is more commonly associated with diuretics, tachycardia with vasodilators, and constipation is not typically associated with ACE inhibitors.

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