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Pharmacology Anesthesia 52c2a040

Which of these can be safely stopped before an abdominal surgery?

A
ACE inhibitors
B
Beta blocker
C
Statins
D
Steroids
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is option 1, angiotensin conveing enzyme ACE inhibitors are known to cause acute GI symptoms due to various pathophysiological alterations including systemic hypotension leading to mesenteric hypoperfusion, pancreatitis, and angioedema.

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