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lracut11

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When a patient who is started on ACE-inhibitor therapy is followed, an important laboratory parameter to monitor is the serum:
 
  1. troponin level.
  2. neutrophil count.
  3. erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
  4. uric acid.

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The nurse counsels a patient beginning therapy on an angiotensin IIreceptor blocker (valsartan). A side effect that should be included in the drug education is:
 
  1. cough.
  2. heart failure.
  3. dehydration.
  4. angioedema.


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Ksanderson1296

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

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lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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