A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension.
Which of the following medications is considered an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor? (Select ALL that apply.)

Choice A rationale

Brand name medications are typically more expensive because they include costs for research, development, marketing, and patents. They are sold under a trademarked brand name by a specific company, which allows them to charge higher prices.

Choice B rationale

This is incorrect as brand name medications are not less effective than generic medications. Both are required to have the same active ingredients and efficacy by regulatory agencies.

Choice C rationale

While the active ingredients must be the same, the formulation (inactive ingredients) of brand and generic medications can differ, which may affect the drug's characteristics, such as absorption rate.

Choice D rationale

Brand name drugs are usually less prescribed than generics because generics are cheaper and preferred for cost-saving measures. However, in some cases, a brand name might be more widely recognized and prescribed initially.

Choice A rationale

Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms and is not an NSAID.

Choice B rationale

Celecoxib is a second-generation NSAID that selectively inhibits COX-2 enzyme, reducing inflammation and pain with a lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects.

Choice C rationale

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions and is not an NSAID.

Choice D rationale

Aspirin is a first-generation NSAID that inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever.