For each of the following statements, select whether it is applicable to one of the following medications.Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme I (ACE I).: (A) losartan, (B) enalapril, (C) spironolactone, (D) digoxin
Answer is B. Enalapril exerts its effect by inhibiting formation of angiotensin II. This lowers systemic vascular resistance. In addition, ACE inhibitors have a natriuretic effect by inhibition of aldosterone secretion.