The nurse is caring for a patient at the clinic who has an outbreak of psoriasis. The nurse reviews the patient's home medications during the health history
Which of the patient's home medica-tions may have contributed to the patient's psoriasis? (Select all that apply.) a. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
b. Losartan (Cozaar)
c. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
d. Quinine
e. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
A, B, D
Attacks may occur spontaneously, or they may be triggered by stress, sore throat, or certain drugs, including lithium, beta blockers (e.g., metoprolol), antimalarials (e.g., quinine, which often is used for nocturnal leg cramps), and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (e.g., losartan).
Calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem) and proton pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole) do not affect psoriasis.
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