NCLEX Question: A patient with hypertension and a history of myocardial infarction…

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A patient with hypertension and a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed an antihypertensive medication. Which class of drugs has been shown to improve survival and reduce the risk of recurrent myocardial infarction in this population?

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