A client presents to the healthcare setting after beginning treatment with an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which of the following side- effects will the nurse be sure to assess for?

Hypokalemia and vomiting

Dry, non productive cough

Epistaxis and headache

Nausea and vomiting

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Hypokalemia can occur with some antihypertensives, but it is more associated with diuretics rather than ACE inhibitors. Vomiting is not a common side effect.

B. A dry, non-productive cough is a well-known side effect of ACE inhibitors, which the nurse should specifically assess for during follow-up.

C. Epistaxis (nosebleed) and headache are not common or specific side effects associated with ACE inhibitors.

D. Nausea and vomiting can occur with various medications, but they are not specifically indicative of ACE inhibitor use.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Calcium channel blockers primarily decrease heart rate and contractility, not increase them.

B. While they can indirectly improve oxygen supply by reducing myocardial oxygen demand, they do not directly increase systemic oxygen.

C. This option accurately describes the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers, which decrease heart contractility and conduction through the AV node, helping to manage dysrhythmias.

D. Calcium channel blockers do not act on beta cells; they specifically inhibit calcium influx into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells.

A. Calcium Channel Blockers B. NSAIDS C. Beta Blockers D. Fibric Acid Derivatives

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Calcium channel blockers are not typically used to manage flushing associated with niacin.

B. NSAIDs can help with flushing symptoms; however, beta blockers are more commonly used for this purpose.

C. Beta blockers, such as propranolol, are effective in preventing flushing associated with niacin therapy by blocking the vasodilatory effects.

D. Fibric acid derivatives are used to lower triglycerides and cholesterol but do not address flushing caused by niacin.

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