NCLEX Question - ARBS HD

EmpoweRN.com For more Nursing Exam or NCLEX style questions, go here: http://empowern.com/2015/06/arbs/ ‎ Enjoy! xoxo - Caroline The nurse is going over the discharge instructions with a client. The client asks for the nurse to review his new set of medications and tells her that he previously was unable to tolerate Ramipril (Altace), the nurse would check if this medication is replaced with which type of antihypertensive? A. Calcium Channel Blocker B. Beta Blocker C. Angiotensin Receptor Blocker D. Loop Diuretic Looking at these answer options: In option A. Calcium Channel Blockers - calcium channel blockers can be used for blood pressure reduction , however, not to replace altace.., this question is trying to see if you remember something… In option B. Beta blocker - This medication is rarely given on it’s own because it is not a medication considered a first line of defense. In option C however. Angiotensin Receptor Blocker - ARBs are relatively newer drugs designed for clients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors. So this would be a correct option. In option D. Loop Diuretics - Loop diuretic medications are also not given as a first line of defence for reduction in blood pressure and they also would not replace the ace inhinitor Altace. Making the final and correct answer option here: C