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mcmcdaniel

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The nurse is explaining to a patient how ACE inhibitors affect blood pressure. Which statement accurately describes the action of these medications?
 
  a. They increase aldosterone secretion.
  b. They inhibit vasoconstriction.
  c. They lower heart rate.
  d. They promote sodium retention.

Question 2

The nurse is providing instruction to a patient who was recently prescribed an ACE inhibitor for hypertension. Which is an adverse effect of this medication?
 
  a. Constipation
  b. Chronic cough
  c. Hypokalemia
  d. Nervousness



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ndhahbi

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
ACE inhibitors decrease vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion. ACE inhibitors do not increase aldosterone secretion, lower the heart rate, or promote sodium retention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Chronic cough may develop in as many as one third of patients receiving ACE inhibitors. Constipation, hypokalemia, and nervousness are not adverse effects of this medication.




mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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