Which medication is reserved for clients unable to tolerate the adverse effects of ACE inhibitors?
1. Bumetanide (Bumex)
2. Valsartan (Diovan)
3. Lisinopril (Prinivil)
4. Furosemide (Lasix)
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Rationale 1:Bumetanide (Bumex) is a diuretic.
Rationale 2: Valsartan (Diovan) is reserved for clients unable to tolerate ACE inhibitor therapy. This medication is an ARB.
Rationale 3:Lisinopril (Prinivil) is incorrect because this medication is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 4: Furosemide (Lasix) is not reserved for clients unable to tolerate ACE inhibitors. This medication is a loop diuretic.
Global Rationale: Valsartan (Diovan) is reserved for clients unable to tolerate ACE inhibitor therapy. This medication is an ARB.Enalapril (Vasotec) is an ACE inhibitor. Bumetanide (Bumex) is a diuretic. Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic and is not reserved for clients unable to tolerate ACE inhibitors.
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