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ACE inhibitors
drspleen - 03-17-11 05:11
After being prescribed captopril for hypertension, a 58-year-old woman develops a dry cough. Besides having a dry cough, other toxic side effects of captopril include all of the following, except:
* A. Angioedema
* B. Rash
* C. Metallic Taste
* D. Hyperkalemia
* E. Fetal facial malformations
drspleen - 03-17-11 05:11
After being prescribed captopril for hypertension, a 58-year-old woman develops a dry cough. Besides having a dry cough, other toxic side effects of captopril include all of the following, except:
* A. Angioedema
* B. Rash
* C. Metallic Taste
* D. Hyperkalemia
* E. Fetal facial malformations
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: ACE inhibitors babbu5508 - 03-18-11 20:30 My answer is: d.
Common adverse drug reactions include: hypotension, cough, hyperkalemia, headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and renal impairment.
#3
Re: ACE inhibitors sudha2015 - 03-19-11 10:11 After being prescribed captopril for hypertension, a 58-year-old woman develops a dry cough. Besides having a dry cough, other toxic side effects of captopril include all of the following, except:
d
#4
Re: ACE inhibitors
drspleen - 03-21-11 18:48 ACE inhibitors have the following toxic side effects: Cough Angioedema Proteinuria Metallic Taste Hypotension Contraindicated in pregnancy (fetal renal damage) Rash Hyperkalemia
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