ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril (ACE inhibitor). Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Decreased blood pressure. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension by relaxing blood vessels, leading to decreased blood pressure. This outcome is a therapeutic effect because it helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Improved sexual function (
A) is not a direct effect of lisinopril. Increase of HDL cholesterol (
C) is not a primary effect of ACE inhibitors. Prevention of bipolar manic episodes (
D) is unrelated to the mechanism of action of lisinopril.
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