The following case study will be used for the next 4 questions. Hypertension w

The following case study will be used for the next 4
questions. Hypertension was diagnosed in G., who is 30 years of age.
Both her mother and sister have hypertension, and both were also in their 30s
when it was diagnosed. G.’s most current blood pressure reading is 165/96, and
for this reason the nurse practitioner has recommended therapy with captopril
(Capoten), light exercise in the form of walking, and relaxation therapy. After
1 month of therapy, G.’s blood pressure is 145/86. Stress reduction has been
the biggest obstacle in her treatment, because she is an attorney with a
prominent law firm and has found that her blood pressure is consistently
elevated (160/100 mm Hg) whenever she measures it at work. At this follow-up
visit, she is also given a prescription for a diuretic to help with her blood
pressure control. She plans to consult a therapist to work on stress-reduction
techniques and to begin exercising regularly.
What type of diuretic was probably prescribed for G. at this
time? Explain your answer.
Hypertension was diagnosed in G., who is 30 years of age.
Both her mother and sister have hypertension, and both were also in their 30s
when it was diagnosed. G.’s most current blood pressure reading is 165/96, and
for this reason the nurse practitioner has recommended therapy with captopril
(Capoten), light exercise in the form of walking, and relaxation therapy. After
1 month of therapy, G.’s blood pressure is 145/86. Stress reduction has been
the biggest obstacle in her treatment, because she is an attorney with a
prominent law firm and has found that her blood pressure is consistently
elevated (160/100 mm Hg) whenever she measures it at work. At this follow-up
visit, she is also given a prescription for a diuretic to help with her blood
pressure control. She plans to consult a therapist to work on stress-reduction
techniques and to begin exercising regularly.
What possible adverse effects does G. need to be aware of
while taking captopril?
Hypertension was diagnosed in G., who is 30 years of age.
Both her mother and sister have hypertension, and both were also in their 30s
when it was diagnosed. G.’s most current blood pressure reading is 165/96, and
for this reason the nurse practitioner has recommended therapy with captopril
(Capoten), light exercise in the form of walking, and relaxation therapy. After
1 month of therapy, G.’s blood pressure is 145/86. Stress reduction has been
the biggest obstacle in her treatment, because she is an attorney with a
prominent law firm and has found that her blood pressure is consistently
elevated (160/100 mm Hg) whenever she measures it at work. At this follow-up
visit, she is also given a prescription for a diuretic to help with her blood
pressure control. She plans to consult a therapist to work on stress-reduction
techniques and to begin exercising regularly.
G. tells you that she uses an over-the-counter pain reliever
for occasional headaches. What potential interaction is of concern?
Hypertension was diagnosed in G., who is 30 years of age.
Both her mother and sister have hypertension, and both were also in their 30s
when it was diagnosed. G.’s most current blood pressure reading is 165/96, and
for this reason the nurse practitioner has recommended therapy with captopril
(Capoten), light exercise in the form of walking, and relaxation therapy. After
1 month of therapy, G.’s blood pressure is 145/86. Stress reduction has been
the biggest obstacle in her treatment, because she is an attorney with a
prominent law firm and has found that her blood pressure is consistently
elevated (160/100 mm Hg) whenever she measures it at work. At this follow-up
visit, she is also given a prescription for a diuretic to help with her blood
pressure control. She plans to consult a therapist to work on stress-reduction
techniques and to begin exercising regularly.
G. states that she and her husband are planning to start a
family in 1 year. What will you, as her nurse, tell her about pregnancy and
therapy with these drugs?