A patient with diabetes develops hypertension. The nurse will anticipate administering which type of medication to treat hypertension in this patient?
a. ACE inhibitors
b. Beta blockers
c. Direct-acting vasodilators
d. Thiazide diuretics
ANS: A
ACE inhibitors slow the progression of kidney injury in diabetic patients with renal damage. Beta blockers can mask signs of hypoglycemia and must be used with caution in diabetics. Direct-acting vasodilators are third-line drugs for chronic hypertension. Thiazide diuretics promote hyperglycemia.
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