Multiple Choice
The primary care NP is considering prescribing captopril (Capoten) for a patient.The NP learns that the patient has decreased renal function and has renal artery stenosis in the right kidney.The NP should:
A) initiate ACE inhibitor therapy at a low dose.
B) consider a different drug class to treat this patient's symptoms.
C) give the captopril with a thiazide diuretic to improve renal function.
D) order lisinopril (Zestril) instead of captopril to avoid increased nephropathy.
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