Author Question: A newborn with transposition of the grater arteries has been prescribed Captopril. The mother asks ... (Read 63 times)

theo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A newborn with transposition of the grater arteries has been prescribed Captopril. The mother asks why the child needs to be on such a medication. The best response by the nurse would be:

1. Your child needs the beta-blocker to decrease the angiotensin in the body..
2. The medication will help decrease the shortness-of-breath episodes..
3. The medication is an antihypertensive that helps relax the coronary arteries..
4. Your child is not responding to the prostaglandin E drip, so the Captopril needs to be started to decrease the blood pressure..

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a 13 year old and her mother on alternative therapies for cold sores. The alternative therapies consist of:

1. Warm compresses to the lips.
2. Mouthwash with 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in slightly warm water.
3. Using lip gloss to create a barrier so that the drainage decreases.
4. None of the above is an alternative therapy for cold sores.

Kaytorgator · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The medication is an ACE inhibitor.
2. The medication will not alter the respiratory rate.
3. The medication is an antihypertensive and relaxes the coronary arteries to help decrease blood pressure.
4. A prostaglandin E drip is not a long-term solution.

Answer to Question 2

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1. A warm compress may irritate the cold sore.
2. The mixture provides comfort and can dry out the cold sore.
3. The gloss does not decrease the drainage.
4. One answer is correct.