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QuestionChoice
Constipation is not a common side effect of ACE inhibitors.
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d
Constipation
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ACE inhibitors are not typically associated with hypoglycemia. In fact, they may slightly increase blood glucose levels and are sometimes used to manage blood pressure in individuals with diabetes.
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b
Hypoglycemia
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Weight gain is not a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. In fact, these medications are more likely to have a neutral or even a mild weight-reducing effect.
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e
Weight gain
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ACE inhibitors are not known to cause bradycardia (slow heart rate). They can affect blood pressure but usually do not have a significant impact on heart rate.
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c
Bradycardia
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ACE inhibitors can lead to hyperkalemia, an elevated level of potassium in the blood. They reduce aldosterone secretion, which normally helps regulate potassium levels, leading to an increased risk of hyperkalemia.
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Hyperkalemia
Concept
Chapter
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Side Effects of Medications
Topic
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Hypertension
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A 55-year-old patient with hypertension has been prescribed an ACE inhibitor for blood pressure management.

Which of the following side effects is commonly associated with ACE inhibitors?
a