The nurse is reviewing the diet history of a client prescribed lisinopril therapy for hypertension. Which part of the client's current dietary intake must be altered while on lisinopril therapy?
1. Use of fish oil supplements
2. Use of calcium supplements
3. Use of potassium supplements
4. Use of multiple vitamins
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Use of fish oil supplements is not contraindicated with lisinopril therapy. Fish oil supplements might be beneficial to the hypertensive client.
Rationale 2: Use of calcium supplements is not contraindication in lisinopril therapy.
Rationale 3: Use of potassium supplements is contraindicated with lisinopril therapy because of the risk of hyperkalemia. Lisinopril is a potassium-sparing drug.
Rationale 4: Use of multiple vitamins is not contraindicated in lisinopril therapy.
Global Rationale: Use of potassium supplements is contraindicated with lisinopril therapy because of the risk of hyperkalemia. Lisinopril is a potassium-sparing drug. Use of fish oil supplements is not contraindicated with lisinopril therapy. Fish oil supplements might be beneficial to the hypertensive client. Use of calcium supplements and a multivitamin is not contraindicated in lisinopril therapy.
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