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anjilletteb

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The nurse is preparing to care for a Native-American patient who has hypertension. The nurse understands that which antihypertensive medication would be most effective in this patient?
 
  a. Acebutolol (Sectral)
  b. Captopril (Capoten)
  c. Carteolol HCl (Cartrol)
  d. Metoprolol (Lopressor)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who has just begun taking a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension. What is an important aspect of care for this patient?
 
  a. Encouraging increased fluid intake
  b. Increasing activity and exercise
  c. Initiating a fall risk protocol
  d. Providing a low potassium diet


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eliasc0401

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

ANS: B
Captopril is an angiotensin II inhibitor. Native-American patients do not respond well to beta blockers. Acebutolol, carteolol, and metoprolol are all beta blockers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Older patients experience a higher risk of orthostatic hypotension when taking antihypertensive medications. Fall risk also increases with a need for increased trips to the bathroom. A fall risk protocol should be implemented. Increasing fluids and activity and limiting potassium are not indicated.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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