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KWilfred

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Which are the most common adverse effects of lisinopril therapy?
 
  1. Hypotension, cough, and rash
  2. Rash, hypokalemia, and constipation
  3. Hypertension, hypokalemia, and productive cough
  4. Hypotension, hyperkalemia, and urinary frequency

Question 2

An adult client is prescribed lisinopril therapy for hypertension. Why is it important to rule out pregnancy prior to starting this medication?
 
  1. Lisinopril is pregnancy category C and D.
  2. Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia in pregnant women.
  3. Lisinopril is pregnancy category B.
  4. Lisinopril can cause hypotension in late pregnancy.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Lisinopril can cause hypotension, cough, and a rash.
Rationale 2: Lisinopril can cause a rash but not hypokalemia or constipation.
Rationale 3: Lisinopril does not cause hypertension, hyperkalemia, or a productive cough.
Rationale 4: Lisinopril can cause hypotension and hyperkalemia but does not cause urinary frequency.
Global Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hypotension, cough, and a rash. Lisinopril can cause a rash but not hypokalemia or constipation. Lisinopril does not cause hypertension, hyperkalemia, or a productive cough. Lisinopril can cause hypotension and hyperkalemia but does not cause urinary frequency.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Lisinopril is pregnancy category C in the first trimester and category D in the second and third trimesters.
Rationale 2: Lisinopril is not to be given to pregnant women; it can cause hyperkalemia in all clients.
Rationale 3: Lisinopril is not pregnancy category B, but C and D.
Rationale 4: Lisinopril does not cause hypotension in late pregnancy; it should not be used in pregnant women for other reasons.
Global Rationale: Lisinopril is pregnancy category C in the first trimester and category D in the second and third trimesters. Lisinopril is not to be given to pregnant women; it can cause hyperkalemia in all clients. Lisinopril is not pregnancy category B, but C and D. Lisinopril does not cause hypotension in late pregnancy; it should not be used in pregnant women for other reasons.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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