ATI n120 Med Surg Quiz

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A patient is taking an ACE inhibitor for hypertension. The patient reports a constant, dry, hacking cough. The nurse would expect the provider to change the current treatment to which of the following medications?

A. Hydralazine B. An antiplatelet medication C. An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) D. Nitroglycerin

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: ARBs are a suitable alternative to ACE inhibitors for hypertension, as they do not cause the dry, hacking cough associated with ACE inhibitors.

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