Question

A 68-year-old woman with stable angina reports increasing episodes of chest pain on exertion. She is on aspirin, atorvastatin, and a beta-blocker. Which additional medication is most appropriate to improve her angina control?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting nitrate (e.g., isosorbide mononitrate)

Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Short-acting nitrate only when needed

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with stable angina reports increasing episodes of chest pain on exertion. She is on aspirin, atorvastatin, and a beta-blocker. Which additional medication is most appropriate to improve her angina control?