What is the best explanation the nurse should give when a patient asks how his Zestorectic® works?
A) This medication works as a diuretic.
B) This medication is an ACE inhibitor.
C) This medication combines a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor.
D) This medication inhibits activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
C) This medication combines a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor.
Explanation: A) Zestorectic® combines a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) with an ACE inhibitor (lisinopril). Using two drugs allows for lower doses of each drug and a reduced potential for adverse effects. A greater reduction in blood pressure may also be obtained by combining two drugs that treat HTN by different mechanisms of action.
B) Zestorectic® combines a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) with an ACE inhibitor (lisinopril). Using two drugs allows for lower doses of each drug and a reduced potential for adverse effects. A greater reduction in blood pressure may also be obtained by combining two drugs that treat HTN by different mechanisms of action.
C) Zestorectic® combines a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) with an ACE inhibitor (lisinopril). Using two drugs allows for lower doses of each drug and a reduced potential for adverse effects. A greater reduction in blood pressure may also be obtained by combining two drugs that treat HTN by different mechanisms of action.
D) Zestorectic® combines a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) with an ACE inhibitor (lisinopril). Using two drugs allows for lower doses of each drug and a reduced potential for adverse effects. A greater reduction in blood pressure may also be obtained by combining two drugs that treat HTN by different mechanisms of action.
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