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