Lisinopril
Lisinopril Overview –
Pharmacology and Clinical
excercis 2026
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new a. Tongue swelling
prescription of lisinopril. Which of the following should b. low potassium level
the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of c. Runny nose
lisinopril? d. bruising
A. Tongue swelling
Angioedema is a fatal response that occurs in about 1% of clients who use ACE
inhibitors such as lisinopril. Manifestations of Angioedema include swelling of the
tongue, lips, and pharynx
A client has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the A. Glaucoma
following conditions is most likely related to this B. Diverticulitis
medication? Select all that apply. C. Hypertension
D. Diabetic neuropathy
E. Heart Failure
C. D. E.
Lisinopril can be used to treat hypertension, and diabetic neuropathy, and heart
failure
A client who was recently prescribed lisinopril. What A. Drink sips of cold water
should the nurse instruct the client to do if they feel B. Change positions slowly and lie down
lighted while taking this medication? C. Ambulate around the room
D. Call the provider
B. Change positions slowly and lie down. Side effects of lisinopril include
orthostatic hypotension. The nurse should instruct the client to change positions
slowly, and lie down if they are feeling dizzy or lightheaded.
Lisinopril Overview –
Pharmacology and Clinical
excercis 2026
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new a. Tongue swelling
prescription of lisinopril. Which of the following should b. low potassium level
the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of c. Runny nose
lisinopril? d. bruising
A. Tongue swelling
Angioedema is a fatal response that occurs in about 1% of clients who use ACE
inhibitors such as lisinopril. Manifestations of Angioedema include swelling of the
tongue, lips, and pharynx
A client has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the A. Glaucoma
following conditions is most likely related to this B. Diverticulitis
medication? Select all that apply. C. Hypertension
D. Diabetic neuropathy
E. Heart Failure
C. D. E.
Lisinopril can be used to treat hypertension, and diabetic neuropathy, and heart
failure
A client who was recently prescribed lisinopril. What A. Drink sips of cold water
should the nurse instruct the client to do if they feel B. Change positions slowly and lie down
lighted while taking this medication? C. Ambulate around the room
D. Call the provider
B. Change positions slowly and lie down. Side effects of lisinopril include
orthostatic hypotension. The nurse should instruct the client to change positions
slowly, and lie down if they are feeling dizzy or lightheaded.
