ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who complains of a persistent, nonproductive dry cough after starting a new prescription for hypertension. Which of the following medications does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Captopril (Capoten). Captopril is an ACE inhibitor commonly prescribed for hypertension. It is known to cause a dry cough as a side effect due to increased levels of bradykinin. The nurse should suspect captopril as the cause of the client's persistent dry cough. Nifedipine, verapamil, and propranolol are not associated with causing a dry cough as a side effect. Nifedipine and verapamil are calcium channel blockers, while propranolol is a beta-blocker.
Therefore, the nurse should focus on captopril as the likely culprit for the client's symptom.
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