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jon_i

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has been started on enalapril for hypertension. The nurse will monitor the patient for the serious side effect of:
 
  a. hypokalemia.
  b. first-dose hypotension.
  c. tinnitus.
  d. anuria.

Question 2

In which patient would an ACE inhibitor be dangerous?
 
  a. The patient with coronary artery disease
  b. The patient with heart failure
  c. The patient with renal artery stenosis
  d. The patient with asthma


DylanD1323

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

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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