The client has been ordered treatment with minoxidil (Loniten) to control her hypertension
In designing a client teaching session, the nurse anticipates that the primary health provider will likely order which drug to increase the effectiveness of the minoxidil (Loniten)?
a. Cardiac glycosides
b. Diuretics
c. Glucocorticoids
d. Antihistamines
ANS: B
Diuretics may be used in conjunction with minoxidil (Loniten) to lower water volume in the body.
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