A Patient Who Has Been Taking Lisinopril for 2 Years

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking lisinopril for 2 years calls the clinic to report that her tongue and lips are swelling, making it hard for her to talk and swallow. What is your priority action?

• A)Take a complete history of all her allergies over the phone.
• B)Suggest that she take 25 mg of diphenhydramine as soon as possible.
• C)Tell her to go to the nearest emergency department or call 911 right now.
• D)Tell her that you will notify her healthcare provider for more instructions.

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Definitions:

Sold

The past tense of sell, indicating that an item or service has been exchanged for money or its equivalent.

Price Fixing

An unlawful agreement between competitors to establish, raise, or maintain prices at a certain level, often aimed at maximizing profits by eliminating competition.

Distributor

An intermediary entity that buys products from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or directly to consumers.

Horizontal Price Fixing

An illegal agreement between competitors to fix, control, or maintain prices at a certain level, often leading to reduced competition.