A Prescriber Orders Ramipril [Altace] for an Obese Patient with Type

question 11

Multiple Choice

A prescriber orders ramipril [Altace] for an obese patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has developed hypertension. The nurse provides teaching before dismissing the patient home. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "I am less likely to develop diabetic nephropathy when taking this medication."
• B) "I should check my blood sugar more often, because hyperglycemia is a side effect of this drug."
• C) "Taking this medication helps reduce my risk of stroke and heart attack."
• D) "This medication will probably prevent the development of diabetic retinopathy."

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