A Hospitalized Patient Has Been Started on Enalapril (Vasotec)

question 7

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized patient has been started on enalapril (Vasotec) . The nurse would hold this drug and discuss which findings with the prescriber?

• A) Cough
• B) Light-headedness on ambulation
• C) Swelling around the eyes
• D) Sneezing
• E) Difficulty swallowing

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Definitions:

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme involved in redox reactions, acting as an electron carrier.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytoplasm of cells.

Net Gain

The difference between the total earned and the total spent, resulting in either a profit or a deficit.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.