Which antihypertensive class blocks the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
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Correct answer: ACE inhibitors
ACE inhibitors block conversion of angiotensin I to II in RAAS, reducing vasoconstriction and sodium/water retention, thereby lowering blood pressure.
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