Question

A patient with heart failure has a new order for captopril (Capoten) 12.5 mg PO. After administering the first dose and teaching the patient about the drug, which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "I will be sure to take the medication with food."
b. "I will need to eat more potassium-rich foods in my diet."
c. "I will call for help when I need to get up to use the bathroom."
d. "I will expect to feel more short of breath for the next few days."

Answer 1

Answer:

I will call for help when I need to get up to use the bathroom.

Explanation:

Captopril is the drug that used for the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. Captopril is taken in different dosage and amount depending on the severity of disease and age of an individual.

The captopril has severe side effects that includes tingling, numbness, breath shortness and excess or no urination at all. The drug can cause dizziness, loss of movement and an individual may faint on standing. The individual should not go alone for washroom after taking captopril drug.

Thus, the correct answer is option (c).