Question

QUESTION 4 What comment made by Mr. D about losartan indicates the need for you to provide additional teaching to ensure his safety A. I need to monitor my blood pressure regularly before taking cach dose and keep a written og OB. "I have to reduce salt and potassiurn intake, including sea salt and salt substitutes. OC "I will report any swelling of my face or mouth, hoarseness of difficulty swallowing." D. plan to take the medications after I have eaten a full meal."

Answer 1

Ans) 4) A. I need to monitor my blood pressure regularly before taking each dose and keep a written log

Explaination:

- Losartan comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. To help you remember to take losartan, take it at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take losartan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

- Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of losartan and gradually increase your dose.

- If your child can not swallow a tablet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The pharmacist can prepare a liquid form of this medication for your child.

- Losartan controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Your blood pressure may decrease during the first week of your treatment, but it may take 3 to 6 weeks for you to notice the full benefit of losartan. Continue to take losartan even if you feel well. Do not stop taking losartan without talking to your doctor.

- Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.