Which one of the anti hypertensives is contraindicated in pregnancy ?
Correct answer: D. Enlapril
- A. Hydralazine
- B. a-Methldopa
- C. Nifedipine
- D. Enlapril
Explanation
Enalapril, an ACE inhibitor, is contraindicated in pregnancy because it can impair fetal renal development and cause fetal renal failure, oligohydramnios and skull abnormalities. Methyldopa, hydralazine and nifedipine are accepted pregnancy antihypertensives.
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