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jeatrice

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A hypertensive female patient being treated with which of the following would be of primary concern if she became pregnant?
 
  1. Enalapril (Vasotec)
  2. Potassium supplement
  3. Doxazosin (Cardura)
  4. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Question 2

Which laboratory test would be the priority for a hypertensive patient taking a thiazide diuretic?
 
  1. Magnesium
  2. Calcium
  3. Chloride
  4. Potassium


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

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Enalapril is a Pregnancy Category D drug that has a higher fetal risk than do the other drugs listed.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Sodium and potassium are the electrolytes of most concern. A patient on thiazide diuretics should be monitored for hypokalemia.


jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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