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jjjetplane

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are the drug of choice in treating hypertension in diabetic patients because they:
 
  1. Improve insulin sensitivity
  2. Improve renal hemodynamics
  3. Reduce the production of angiotensin II
  4. All of the above

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Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is determined to be needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should assess for:
 
  1. Hypokalemia
  2. Impotence
  3. Decreased renal function
  4. Inability to concentrate


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dellikani2015

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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