Capoten - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ACE Inhibitor - captopril (Capoten) - enalapril (Vasotec) - fosinopril (Monopril) - lisinopril (Prinivil) Captopril Therapeutic Uses - HTN - HF - diabetic nephropathy - left ventricular dysfunction following MI (ramipril) Captopril Adverse Drug Reactions - severe hypotension after 1st dose - dry, nonproductive cough - rash + metallic taste - angioedema - hyperkalemia - neutropenia Captopril Administration - PO BID/TID - 2-3x daily for HTN - 3x daily for HF - give 1 hr ac Captopril Contraindi...

WGU D027 Pre- Assessment (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations_ Questions and Verified Answers_ 100% Correct_ Graded A QUESTION What to avoid with patients with G6PD deficiency? What OTC med can be safely consume? Answer: Fava beans, red wine, blueberries, soy products, tonic water, mothballs, and camphor no henna, beans, and macrobids Tylenol is are to consume QUESTION What is the treatment for G6PD Answer: Avoiding triggers...

PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 RASMUSSEN (QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2024 VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% Your patient takes hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Instructions should include: "Take Q.I.D. with meals." "Take T.I.D. with meals." "Take at bedtime." "Take in the morning." - ANSWER "Take in the morning." The nurse is scheduled to administer a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to an adult client with atrial fibrillation. The client has a potassium level of 4.3 mEq...

PTCB EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST WITH RATIONALE Multiple choice What is the route of administration for a prescription with the following directions: "i supp pr q 6 hr prn"? A. Orally B. Rectally C. Urethrally D. Vaginall {{Correct Ans- B. Rectally Rationale: "pr" means per rectum. What is the meaning of PDA? A. Personal digital aid B. Personal digital assistant C. Physician digital assistant D. Pharmaceutical data assistant {{Correct Ans- B. Personal dig...

HESI Pharmacology V2 Practice Exam | Questions and Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+. A client receiving albuterol (Proventil) tablets complains of nausea every evening with her 9 p.m. dose. What action should the nurse take to alleviate this side effect? A) Change the time of the dose. B) Hold the 9 p.m. dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. D) Administer an antiemetic with the dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. Administering oral doses with food (C) helps minimize GI discomfort. ...

A 6-second rhythm strip has [____] big boxes. - 30 A patient has recently started taking oral digoxin (Lanoxin) in addition to furosemide (Lasix) and captopril (Capoten) for control of heart failure. Which assessment finding by the home health nurse is most important to communicate to the health care provider? a. Presence of 1 to 2+ edema in the feet and ankles b. Liver is palpable 2 cm below the ribs on the right side. c. Serum potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L after 1 week of therapy d. Weig...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Practice Test with NGN Item Type A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. Correct ans - A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohy...

Six Rights of Medication Administration - Answer-Right medication Right patient Right Time Right Route Right Dose Right Documentation Two patient identifiers - Answer-Name and DOB Which medication is contraindicated for renal failure patients? • Ampicillin sodium (Omnipien-N) • Calcitriol (Rocaltrol) • Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) • Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin) - Answer-Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin) What should a nurse do prior to administration of an initial dose of...

NCSBN Medication Flashcards Test with Complete Solutions Alpha Blockers - Answer-DESCRIPTION These medications cause vasodilation by blocking the binding of norepinephrine to the smooth muscle receptors in blood vessels. Uses: To prevent, treat or improve symptoms in conditions such as hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Raynaud's disease, scleroderma, and pheochromocytoma. EXAMPLES doxazosin (Cardura) prazosin (Minipress) tamsulosin (Flomax) terazosin (Hytrin) Ni...

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 blo...