NSG 124 Pharmacology EXAM 3 questions with answers

NSG 124 Pharmacology EXAM 3 A client with a new prescription of Captopril (Capot inen) ACE inhibitor. The nurse should educate patients about (side effects). - persistent cough - excreted through the kidneys Captopril (Capoten) ACE. What is the Priory nurse assessment? - Kidney function - Check for BUN and creatine (lab values that needs checking prior to administering Captopril. A nurse wants to educate the patient about orthostatic pressure. What would you check? - Check blood pressure taken when laying, sitting, and standing up. - If it drops, then they have orthostatic pressure. You are giving a patient medicine for orthostatic HYPERtension. What medicine would you give? - Aproslin - Lopressor - Inspira *All are correct except for Lipitor* What should a patient on Calcium channel blocker avoid and why?