Author Question: A client has been prescribed candesartan (Atacand) daily. What classification does this medication ... (Read 36 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client has been prescribed candesartan (Atacand) daily. What classification does this medication belong to?

1. Calcium channel blocker
2. ACE inhibitor
3. Beta blocker
4. Angiotensin-receptor blocker

Question 2

A client has been prescribed a loop diuretic and instructed to eat foods rich in potassium. Which foods are rich in potassium?(Select all that apply.)

1. Bananas
2. Milk
3. Salmon
4. Bread
5. Rice

mcinincha279 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1:Calcium channel blockeris incorrect because this medication is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.
Rationale 2:ACE inhibitor is incorrect because this medication is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.
Rationale 3:Beta blockeris incorrect because this medication is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.
Rationale 4: Candesartan (Atacand) is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.

Global Rationale: Candesartan (Atacand) is an angiotensin-receptor blocker.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: Bananas are rich in potassium.
Rationale 2: Milk is rich in potassium.
Rationale 3: Salmon is rich in potassium.
Rationale 4: Bread is not rich in potassium.
Rationale 5: Rice is not rich in potassium.

Global Rationale: Bananas, milk, and salmon are rich in potassium. Bread and rice are not rich in potassium.