A nurse is preparing to administer an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which drug should the nurse be administering?
a. Captopril (Capoten)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
d. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
ANS: A
Captopril is an ACE inhibitor. Furosemide is a loop diuretic. Spironolactone blocks the action of aldosterone. Chlorothiazide works on the distal tubules.
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The nurse should know what about Lyme disease?
a. Very difficult to prevent b. Easily treated with oral antibiotics in stages 1, 2, and 3 c. Caused by a spirochete that enters the skin through a tick bite d. Common in geographic areas where the soil contains the mycotic spores that cause the disease
Symptoms of depression distinct to the elderly include
A. Flat affect B. Loss of pleasure in usual activities C. Appetite and weight disturbances D. Lack of emotions
A young adult patient scheduled for an annual physical examination arrives in the clinic smelling of cigarette smoke and carrying a pack of cigarettes. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Urge the patient to quit smoking as soon as possible. b. Avoid confronting the patient about smoking at this time. c. Wait for the patient to start the discussion about quitting smoking. d. Explain that the "cold turkey" method is most effective in stopping smoking.