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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam I Questions
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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Monitor for a cough. Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause a persistent dry cough as a side effect. By instructing the client to monitor for a cough, the nurse is addressing a common side effect of the medication.
Choice A is incorrect because captopril does not interact with grapefruit juice.
Choice B is incorrect because captopril can be taken without regard to meals.
Choice D is incorrect because holding the medication for heart rate less than 60/min is not specifically related to captopril.
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