A patient with gout has a new prescription for losartan (Cozaar) to control the condition. The nurse will plan to monitor
a. blood glucose.
b. blood pressure.
c. erythrocyte count.
d. lymphocyte count.
ANS: B
Losartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, will lower blood pressure. It does not affect blood glucose, red blood cell (RBC) count, or lymphocytes.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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