ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has hypertension and a prescription change from metoprolol to metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: With the new medication, I should experience fewer side effects. This statement shows an understanding of the potential benefits of the medication change to metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that can help reduce fluid retention and lower blood pressure. By combining it with metoprolol, the client may experience fewer side effects compared to using metoprolol alone. Additionally, hydrochlorothiazide can help to manage hypertension more effectively.
Explanation for other choices:
A: The extra letters after the name of the medication mean it is a stronger dose - This is incorrect as the addition of hydrochlorothiazide does not necessarily mean a stronger dose, it means a combination medication with a different mechanism of action.
B: I will not have to do anything different because it is the same medication - This is incorrect as the addition of hydrochlorothiazide changes the medication regimen and may require adjustments in lifestyle or
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