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jlmhmf

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When providing education for a patient taking clonidine (Catapres), an alpha2 agonist, the nurse should inform the patient to anticipate which likely side effect?
 
  a. Agitation
  b. Restlessness
  c. Dry mouth
  d. Diaphoresis

Question 2

A patient is being treated with an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The nurse should advise the patient that ACE inhibitors should not be taken concurrently with which of the following drugs?
 
  a. Potassium-wasting diuretics
  b. Beta blockers
  c. Potassium-sparing diuretics
  d. Calcium channel blockers


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

ANS: C
All centrally acting alpha2 agonists can cause dry mouth and sedation.
Agitation, restlessness, and diaphoresis are not side effects of alpha2 agonists.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
ACE inhibitors may cause hyperkalemia and are contraindicated with potassium-sparing diuretics, which also cause hyperkalemia.
ACE inhibitors may be given with potassium-wasting diuretics to help eliminate some of the potassium in the body.
ACE inhibitors may also be given with beta blockers and calcium channel blockers, because these are not contraindicated.


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