ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Do not use salt substitutes while taking this medication. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor that can increase potassium levels in the body. Salt substitutes often contain potassium, so using them while taking captopril can lead to dangerously high potassium levels. This can result in serious complications such as irregular heartbeats or muscle weakness.
Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid salt substitutes to prevent these adverse effects.
Incorrect choices:
A: Expect to gain weight while taking this medication - This is incorrect because captopril does not typically cause weight gain.
C: Count your pulse rate before taking the medication - This is not directly related to captopril and may not be necessary unless specified by the healthcare provider.
D: Take the medication with food - While captopril can be taken with or without food, it is not the most crucial instruction for this client compared to avoiding salt substitutes.
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