18. Choice B is the correct answer. Patients with ACE inhibitor induced angioedema are typically deficient in C1 Esterase. Treatment involves Fresh Frozen Plasma. Corticosteroids and antihistamines should be administered also. Patients with airway issues should be intubated until this can be treated. Prostaglandins and bradykinnin are increased in patients taking ACE inhibitors. TNF has nothing to do with this disease process.
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