A client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension. The client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is a loop diuretic. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
1. Ramipril (Altace)
2. Furosemide (Lasix)
3. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
4. Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Ramipril (Altace) is incorrect because this medication is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 2: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is incorrect because this medication is a beta blocker.
Rationale 3: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is incorrect because this medication is a beta blocker.
Rationale 4: Amlodipine (Norvasc) is incorrect because this medication is a calcium channel blocker.
Global Rationale: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is incorrect because this medication is a beta blocker. Ramipril (Altace) is incorrect because this medication is an ACE inhibitor. Metoprolol (Lopressor) is incorrect because this medication is a beta blocker. Amlodipine (Norvasc) is incorrect because this medication is a calcium channel blocker.
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