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 B

Explanation

Reduced respiratory rate and absence of deep tendon reflexes are an indicator of magnesium sulfate toxicity. Calcium competitively binds on the magnesium sulphate receptors to lower the toxicity effect

A- Methylergonovine is a uterotonic C-Naloxone is used for opioids toxicity D-Dexamethasone is not an antidote

A. Heart rate of 56/min B. Sa02 95% on 2 L/min of oxygen C. Respirations 22/min D. Blood pressure 106/68 mm Hg

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Propranolol is a beta-blocker agent that is used to block beta adrenoceptors on blood vessels that leads to lower the heart rate. It used in clients with hypertension and heart failure. However, a heart rate below 60/min is alarming as the client is likely to develop symptoms of reduced perfusion such as fatigue

Spo2 of 95% and a respiratory rate of 22 are okay and not related to propranolol unless the client is asthmatic

D-A blood pressure of 106/68 is normal and requires no intervention

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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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