A Patient Who Has Been Taking Lisinopril (Zestril)develops Swollen Lips

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking lisinopril (Zestril) develops swollen lips and reports that the tongue feels thick.What is your best action?

• A) Document the report and reassure the patient that this is a common drug side effect.
• B) Check the patient's pulse for rhythm and take the patient's blood pressure.
• C) Ask the patient whether this has ever happened before.
• D) Hold the lisinopril dose and notify the prescriber.

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