This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hypeension, Arrhythmias, Dyslipidemia, Subject name: Pharmacology
A hypeensive patient was staed on some anti-hypeensive drug but he developed dry cough. Which of the following drug can be responsible for this effect? 
Select and explain. 
A. Calcium channel blockers, B. Beta blockers, C. ACE inhibitors, D. Diuretics
C: ACE inhibitors
Answer: C: ACE inhibitors 
Explanation: ACE inhibitors blocks conversion of Angiotensin I- ACE Angiotensin II ACE inhibitors --> increase bradykinin action --> Cough & Angioedema Adverse effects of ACE inhibitors: C - Cough A - Angioedema P - Prodrugs, except captopril & lisinopril (active) T - Taste alteration O - Ohostatic hypotension P - Pregnancy R - Renal aery stenosis - b/l I - Increase k+ L - Lowers risk of Diabetic Nephropathy.