Question

A 60-year-old patient with stable COPD and hypertension. Which antihypertensive is least likely to worsen his respiratory status?

Accepted Answer

Cardioselective beta-blocker (e.g., bisoprolol)

Answer

Non-selective beta-blocker (e.g., propranolol)

Answer

Alpha-blocker (e.g., doxazosin)

Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g., enalapril)

Answer

Thiazide diuretic (e.g., bendroflumethiazide)

Practice question

A 60-year-old patient with stable COPD and hypertension. Which antihypertensive is least likely to worsen his respiratory status?