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A.T.I. The Cardiovascular System

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A health care professional is reviewing the history of a patient who is about to begin furosemide (Lasix) therapy to treat hypertension. Which of the following drugs that the patient takes should alert the health care professional to take further action?
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A health care professional is reviewing the history of a patient who is about to begin furosemide (Lasix) therapy to treat hypertension. Which of the following drugs that the patient takes should alert the health care professional to take further action?
Lithium (Lithobid) for bipolar disorder

Furosemide is high-ceiling loop diuretic, increases sodium loss and can cause reabsorption of lithium, a mood stabilizer.
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking verapamil (Calan) to treat atrial fibrillation. The health care professional should tell the patient to avoid grapefruit juice while taking verapamil because it can cause
hypotension
A health care professional is assessing a patient following the administration of nifedipine (Procardia). Recognizing the adverse effects of nifedipine, the health care professional should be prepared to administer which of the following drugs?
Propranolol (Inderal)

Administering a beta-adrenergic blocker will minimize the adverse effects by decreasing the cardiac oxygen demand.
When talking with a patient about taking epleronone (Inspra) to treat hypertension, the health care professional should include which of the following instructions?
Avoid the use of salt substitutes.

Many salt substitutes contain significant amounts of potassium and can cause hyperkalemia.
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking losartan (Cozaar) to treat hypertension. The health care professional should tell the patient to report which of the following indication of an adverse reaction to the drug?
Facial Edema

Can cause angioedema often manifesting as redness and swelling around the eyes and lips. Patients should stop taking the drug and seek medical attention immediately.