ATI RN
ATI Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
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The nurse is caring for a 27-year-old African American woman who was just prescribed an ACE inhibitor for the management of her hypertension. What should be advised related to contraception?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Use barrier contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking these drugs. ACE inhibitors are contraindicated during pregnancy as they can cause harm to the fetus.
Therefore, advising the patient to use barrier contraception is essential to prevent pregnancy while on this medication.
Choice A is incorrect because special precautions are indeed needed.
Choice B is incorrect as spermicidal jellies do not provide effective contraception on their own.
Choice C is incorrect as the minipill may not be sufficient to prevent pregnancy while on ACE inhibitors.
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