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Title: A patient with severe liver disease is receiving the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, ... Post by: rhialways659 on Sep 11, 2022 A patient with severe liver disease is receiving the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, captopril (Capoten). The nurse is aware that the advantage of this drug for this patient is which characteristic? ▸ Captopril rarely causes first-dose hypotensive effects. ▸ Captopril has little effect on electrolyte levels. ▸ Captopril is a prodrug and is metabolized by the liver before becoming active. ▸ Captopril does not need to be metabolized by the liver before becoming active because it is not a prodrug. Title: A patient with severe liver disease is receiving the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, ... Post by: tulipfiasco on Sep 11, 2022 Content hidden
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