A nurse is assessing a client who complains of a persistent, nonproductive dry cough after starting a new prescription for hypertension. Which of the following medications does the nurse suspect?

Captopril (Capoten)

Nifedipine (Adalat)

Verapamil (Calan)

Propranolol (Inderal)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Captopril (Capoten) is an ACE inhibitor known to cause a persistent dry cough as a common side effect due to the accumulation of bradykinin.
B. Nifedipine (Adalat) is a calcium channel blocker and typically does not cause a dry cough.
C. Verapamil (Calan) is also a calcium channel blocker and is not associated with a dry cough.
D. Propranolol (Inderal) is a beta-blocker and does not usually cause a dry cough.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Lovastatin (Mevacor) is a statin medication used to manage hyperlipidemia by lowering cholesterol levels.
B. Pioglitazone (Actos) is an antidiabetic medication used for type 2 diabetes, not for hyperlipidemia.
C. Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a diuretic used primarily for conditions like heart failure and hypertension, not hyperlipidemia.
D. Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) is an antibiotic used for urinary tract infections, not for hyperlipidemia.

A. Clopidogrel [Plavix] B. Warfarin [Coumadin] C. Enoxaparin [Lovenox] D. Heparin

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication and does not require aPTT monitoring.
B. Warfarin requires monitoring of the INR, not aPTT.
C. Enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, generally does not require aPTT monitoring.
D. Heparin therapy requires monitoring of the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) to ensure therapeutic levels and to adjust dosage as necessary.

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