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