A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Take a daily potassium supplement. "

"Monitor your pulse rate before taking medication."

"Increase the amount of sodium in your diet."

"Exercise caution when changing positions."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

D-an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor that is used in conditions such as heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. In rare occasions, captopril can cause excessive lowe

A- Potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics should be avoided

B- Captopril is used in blood pressure control with no significant effect on pulse rate.

C-ACEIs have no significant changes in sodium levels in the body

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E","F"]

Explanation

The medication causes a harmless discoloration or urine (Levodopa causes darkening of urine rather than lightening), high protein intake interferes with the availability of the medication in the CNS, The medication causes orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, The medication should be taken with a meal if nausea and vomiting occurs, Initially the medication can cause dyskinesia which should be reported, The medication also cause hallucinations and sleep disturbances

A. Dry cough B. Oral candidiasis C. Black stools D. Tardive dyskinesia

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

metoclopramide is a dopamine antagonist which could interact with central dopamine receptors to cause tardive dyskinesia. The nurse should monitor the client for tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder that can be caused by high-dose metoclopramide. When administering injections, it is generally recommended to inject the medication into the lateral thigh.

A-ACEIS, ARBS cause angioedema and persistent dry cough

B-Corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants increases risk of fungal infections such as oral candidiasis

C-anticoagulants can cause black stools which is a sign of upper GI bleeding.

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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E","F"]

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Correct Answer is D

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