Pharm E3

B

A patient who is hospitalized for an infection takes eplerenone [Inspra] for heart failure. Which medication, if ordered by the physician, should the nurse question? Ciprofloxacin [Cipro] Itraconazole [Sporanox] Tetracycline [Sumycin] Ampicillin [Principen]

C

A patient who is taking spironolactone [Aldactone] is prescribed losartan [Cozaar]. The nurse should take which action? Assess for symptoms of hyperkalemia. Observe for a hypertensive crisis. Administer the medications as scheduled. Evaluate for first-dose hypotension.

A

The nurse teaches a patient about benazepril [Lotensin]. Which statement by the patient requires an intervention by the nurse? A. "I use NoSalt instead of salt to season foods." B. "I eat sweet potatoes once or twice a week." C. "I drink 4 ounces of prune juice each morning." D. "I like asparagus because it's high in vitamin K."