A client has been prescribed an ACE inhibitor to treat heart failure. Which medication is an ACE inhibitor?
1. Furosemide (Lasix)
2. Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
3. Candesartan (Atacand)
4. Quinapril (Accupril)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Furosemide (Lasix) is incorrect because this medication is a loop diuretic.
Rationale 2: Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is incorrect because this medication is a thiazide diuretic.
Rationale 3: Candesartan (Atacand) is incorrect because this medication is an ARB.
Rationale 4: Quinapril (Accupril) is an ACE inhibitor.
Global Rationale: Quinapril (Accupril) is an ACE inhibitor. Furosemide (Lasix) is incorrect because this medication is a loop diuretic. Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is incorrect because this mediation is a thiazide diuretic. Candesartan (Atacand) is incorrect because this medication is an ARB.
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