A client who is prescribed losartan for hypertension is instructed to avoid using alcohol because of the risk of which adverse reaction?
1. Alcohol intoxication
2. Angioedema
3. Lowered blood pressure
4. Increased blood pressure
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Combining alcohol with losartan does not cause alcohol intoxication.
Rationale 2: Although there is a risk of angioedema with losartan therapy, combining the drug with alcohol does not increase the risk.
Rationale 3: Combining alcohol with losartan causes lowered blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness and faintness.
Rationale 4: Combining alcohol with losartan can lower blood pressure, not raise blood pressure.
Global Rationale: Combining alcohol with losartan causes lowered blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness and faintness. Combining alcohol with losartan does not cause alcohol intoxication. Although there is a risk of angioedema with losartan therapy, combining the drug with alcohol does not increase the risk. Losartan does not raise blood pressure.
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