A nurse is providing education on losartan (Cozaar) to a group of nurses. The nurse asks the participants, "Which of the following patients would most specifically benefit from the administration of losartan (Cozaar)?"
A participant would be correct to choose which of the following patients?
a. The patient at risk for stroke
b. The patient who wants to reduce cardiovascular mortality
c. The patient with right-sided heart failure
d. The patient who is pregnant
ANS: A
Losartan is indicated for and reduces the risk of stroke in hypertensive crisis.
Losartan is not indicated to reduce cardiovascular mortality.
Losartan is not indicated for patients with heart failure.
Losartan is contraindicated in pregnant women.
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