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cookcarl

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During a follow-up visit, the health care
 
  provider examines the fundus of the patient's eye. Afterward, the patient asks the nurse, Why is he looking at my eyes when I have high blood pressure? It does not make sense to me What is the best response by the nurse?
  a. We need to monitor for drug toxicity.
  b. We must watch for increased intraocular pressure.
  c. The provider is assessing for visual changes that may occur with drug therapy.
  d. The provider is making sure the treatment is effective over the long term.

Question 2

A patient with severe liver disease is receiving
 
  the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, captopril (Capoten). The nurse is aware that the advantage of this drug for this patient is which characteristic?
  a. Captopril rarely causes first-dose hypotensive effects.
  b. Captopril has little effect on electrolyte levels.
  c. Captopril is a prodrug and is metabolized by the liver before becoming active.
  d. Captopril is not a prodrug and does not need to be metabolized by the liver before becoming active.


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reversalruiz

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


cookcarl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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