HTN Meds

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

• Weigh weekly to monitor for therapeutic effect.

• Take on an empty stomach.

• Take the medication early in the day.

• You may experience muscle pain as an adverse effect.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

• Do not use salt substitutes while taking this medication.

• Take the medication with food.

• Count your pulse prior to taking the medication.

• It is expected that you will have some weight gain while taking this medication.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil (Calan). Which of the following beverages should the nurse tell the client to avoid while taking this medication?

• Orange Juice

• Milk

• Grapefruit Juice

• Coffee

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking lisinopril (Zestril) to treat hypertension. Which of the following findings is a priority to report?

• Dry cough

• Swelling of the tongue

• Nausea

• Nasal Congestion

A nurse is assessing a client after administering a dose of losartan. The client has a hoarse voice, and swollen lips and tongue. In which order should the nurse take the following actions? Type the letter corresponding to the action below in order.

A. Administer IV epinephrine

B. Initiate IV access

C. Call the emergency response team

D. Apply high flow oxygen

E. Assess the client's airway