Review Question - QID 213599

A 62-year-old man presents to his primary care physician with a 2-week history of dry cough. His cough is not associated with fever, chills, sore throat, runny nose, or any other symptoms. His past medical history is significant for diabetes and hypertension for which he was started on a new medication during his last primary care visit about a month ago. He has a 30 pack-year history of smoking and drinks 5-7 drinks per week. His physician explains that the cough is likely a medication side effect, so the patient is started on a new medication that targets the same pathway. Which of the following is most likely the mechanism of action for this new medication?