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A patient is prescribed an ace inhibitor. The nurse knows the patient understands the adverse effects when he reports the following?

A.

Constipation.

B.

Frequent urination.

C.

Persistent cough.

D.

Tendon pain.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:
Constipation is not a known side effect of ACE inhibitors.
Choice B rationale:
Frequent urination is not typically associated with ACE inhibitors.
Choice C rationale:
Persistent cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. This is due to the accumulation of bradykinin, a potent vasodilator, in the respiratory tract.
Choice D rationale:
Tendon pain is not a recognized side effect of ACE inhibitors.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Checking the medication at the nurses’ station does not ensure that the right medication is given to the right client.
Choice B rationale:
Checking the medication at the client’s bedside ensures that the right medication is given to the right client.
Choice C rationale:
Checking the medication at the time of documentation is too late to prevent medication errors.
Choice D rationale:
Checking the medication in the area where the nurse obtained the medication does not ensure that the right medication is given to the right client.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
The provider prescribes 20 mEq of KCL. The bottle is labeled as 10 mEq/mL. Therefore, to administer 20 mEq, the nurse should give 2 mL (20 mEq ÷ 10 mEq/mL = 2 mL).
Choice B rationale:
Administering 2.5 mL would give 25 mEq of KCL, which is more than the prescribed dose.
Choice C rationale:
Administering 1.5 mL would give 15 mEq of KCL, which is less than the prescribed dose.
Choice D rationale:
Administering 1 mL would give 10 mEq of KCL, which is half the prescribed dose.

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