Question 102 · LEK · Hypertension in pregnancy
Which of the following is the primary medication used for the long-term antihypertensive therapy in pregnancy?
- A. methyldopa.
- B. perindopril.
- C. enalapril.
- D. ramipril.
- E. lisinopril.
Hint
Think about which antihypertensive class is fetotoxic and which drug has the longest safety record in pregnancy.
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