Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
The clinic nurse is teaching a community class about Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs). Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Correct Answer: D. ARBs and ACE inhibitors are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Rationale: Both ARBs and ACE inhibitors are known to be harmful to the developing fetus and are contraindicated during pregnancy due to the risk of fetal harm, including birth defects and death. These medications can cause serious complications in pregnancy and should be avoided.
Summary of other choices:
A: Incorrect. Hypertension is not a side effect of these drugs but rather the condition they are used to treat.
B: Incorrect. Both ACE inhibitors and ARBs are used to treat heart failure.
C: Incorrect. WBC and potassium levels can be affected by these medications.
E, F, G: No information provided.
Rationale: Both ARBs and ACE inhibitors are known to be harmful to the developing fetus and are contraindicated during pregnancy due to the risk of fetal harm, including birth defects and death. These medications can cause serious complications in pregnancy and should be avoided.
Summary of other choices:
A: Incorrect. Hypertension is not a side effect of these drugs but rather the condition they are used to treat.
B: Incorrect. Both ACE inhibitors and ARBs are used to treat heart failure.
C: Incorrect. WBC and potassium levels can be affected by these medications.
E, F, G: No information provided.