NCLEX Pharmacological flashcard program (Free version)

Why must patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis be cautious when prescribed ACE inhibitors?

What education should a nurse provide about potential hyperkalemia in patients on ACE inhibitors, particularly regarding dietary intake?

What advice should a nurse give to a patient starting ACE inhibitors regarding monitoring their blood pressure?

Which group of patients are more prone to experience side effects, like angioedema, when using ACE inhibitors?

An increase in which electrolyte is a concern in patients taking ACE inhibitors?

Why is it essential for a nurse to teach patients to recognize and report signs of kidney problems, such as a decrease in urine output, while on ACE inhibitors?

For which common cardiovascular condition are ACE inhibitors prescribed to reduce morbidity and mortality?

ACE inhibitors are a first-line treatment option for which hypertensive population?

Why should ACE inhibitors be avoided during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?

Which side effect, characterized by a rapid swelling of the skin and mucosa, can be life-threatening and is associated with ACE inhibitors?

A decrease in which electrolyte is commonly associated with ACE inhibitor therapy?

What should a nurse monitor regarding renal function in patients starting ACE inhibitor therapy?

Before the initial dose of an ACE inhibitor, what should a nurse assess and potentially hold the medication for?

Which cardiovascular event, occurring post-incident, can be managed with ACE inhibitors to prevent left ventricular dysfunction?

For a patient experiencing light-headedness upon standing after starting an ACE inhibitor, what advice should a nurse provide?

For a patient who complains of a persistent cough while on ACE inhibitors, what is a potential alternative medication class a physician might prescribe?

What unique and potentially bothersome cough is associated with the use of ACE inhibitors?

Why should a nurse instruct a patient on ACE inhibitors to inform their healthcare provider before undergoing surgical procedures?

If a patient reports facial swelling while taking an ACE inhibitor, what is the immediate nursing action?

If a patient is taking a diuretic and is prescribed an ACE inhibitor, what might the nurse anticipate the physician to do before the initial dose of the ACE inhibitor?