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What side effect should the nurse include in the teaching session as the most common side effect of ACE inhibitor therapy?
 
  1. Cough
  2. Hypokalemia
  3. Angioedema
  4. Headache

Question 2

A client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension. The client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is a calcium channel blocker. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  1. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
  2. Ramipril (Altace)
  3. Furosemide (Lasix)
  4. Amlodipine (Norvasc)



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Cough is the most common side effect of ACE inhibitor therapy.
Rationale 2:Hypokalemia is incorrect because ACE inhibitors cause hyperkalemia.
Rationale 3:Angioedema is incorrect because this is not the most common side effect of ACE inhibitor therapy.
Rationale 4:Headache is incorrect because cough is the most common side effect of ACE inhibitor therapy.

Global Rationale: Cough is the most common side effect of ACE inhibitor therapy.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta blocker.
Rationale 2: Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 3: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic.
Rationale 4: Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker.

Global Rationale: Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker. Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta blocker. Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor. Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic.



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