Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hypertension. The client notes that he has had hypertension for 3 years and recently stopped taking an antihypertensive medication that has caused a cough in the past from the healthcare provider's order. Based on the client's presentation and history, which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will prescribe to this client for his hypertension?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Losartan. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that effectively treats hypertension without causing a cough, which is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors like Captopril and Lisinopril. Digoxin is used for heart failure, not hypertension. Therefore, Losartan would be the most appropriate choice for this client to effectively manage his hypertension without causing a cough.