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OPRA Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3894
Question 1
Which antihypertensive drug class is recommended as first-line therapy for a young adult patient with coexisting type 2 diabetes mellitus?
  • Metoprolol
  • Diltiazem
  • Indapamide
  • Ramipril✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
ACE inhibitors such as ramipril are first-line antihypertensives in diabetic patients because they provide additional renoprotective benefits by reducing intraglomerular pressure.