A client was recently prescribed losartan (Cozaar), an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), for treatment of hypertension. When compared to ACEIs, ARBs are associated with a lower risk of which of the following?

a. Drug-induced cough
b. Hypotension
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Hypokalemia


a. Drug-induced cough
FEEDBACK:
a. When compared to ACEIs, ARBs are associated with a lower incidence of drug-induced cough.
b. Both ACEIs and ARBs are associated with hypotension. .
c. Both ACEIs and ARBs are associated with hyperkalemia. .
d. Neither ACEIs nor ARBs are associated with hypokalemia. .

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