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)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Furosemide (Lasix) is incorrect because this medication is a loop diuretic.
Rationale 2: Amlodipine (Norvasc) is incorrect because this medication is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 3: Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 4: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is incorrect because this medication is a beta blocker.
Global Rationale: Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor. Furosemide (Lasix) is incorrect because this medication is a loop diuretic. Amlodipine (Norvasc) is incorrect because this medication is a calcium channel blocker. Metoprolol (Lopressor) is incorrect because this medication is a beta blocker.
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