A patient has been prescribed losartan (Cozaar) for hypertension. What patient teaching points will the nurse include about this drug include?
A) "Report onset of a cough or fever to health care provider."
B) "Limit fluid intake to decrease urinary output."
C) "Monitor blood pressure once a week."
D) "Take the drug late in the day to prevent sleepiness."
A
Feedback:
Losartan is an angiotensin II–receptor blocker that is associated with a cough, back pain, fever, muscle weakness, and upper respiratory tract infections, so the patient should be taught to report a fever or cough to his health care provider. Fluid intake should be normal and the drug is best taken in the morning. Blood pressure should be monitored daily, especially when first starting the drug when adverse effects are not yet known.
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