Which common adverse effect of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist will the nurse expect to assess in a patient?
a. Bradycardia
b. Headache
c. Hypokalemia
d. Insomnia
ANS: B
Headache is a common adverse effect of angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Bradycardia, hypokalemia, and insomnia are not common adverse effects of angiotensin II receptor antagonists.
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