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audragclark

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A client has been prescribed candesartan (Atacand) daily. What classification does this medication belong to?
 
  1. Calcium channel blocker
  2. ACE inhibitor
  3. Beta blocker
  4. Angiotensin-receptor blocker

Question 2

A client has been prescribed a loop diuretic and instructed to eat foods rich in potassium. Which foods are rich in potassium?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Bananas
  2. Milk
  3. Salmon
  4. Bread
  5. Rice


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mcinincha279

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1:Calcium channel blockeris incorrect because this medication is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.
Rationale 2:ACE inhibitor is incorrect because this medication is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.
Rationale 3:Beta blockeris incorrect because this medication is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.
Rationale 4: Candesartan (Atacand) is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.

Global Rationale: Candesartan (Atacand) is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: Bananas are rich in potassium.
Rationale 2: Milk is rich in potassium.
Rationale 3: Salmon is rich in potassium.
Rationale 4: Bread is not rich in potassium.
Rationale 5: Rice is not rich in potassium.

Global Rationale: Bananas, milk, and salmon are rich in potassium. Bread and rice are not rich in potassium.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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