Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

Contraindications for taking losartan include all except?

1. Hypersensitivity to any component of this product

2. Patients with severe infectious diseases

3. Renal or hepatic dysfunction

4. Breastfeeding

The correct answer is: Patients with severe infectious diseases

Losartan is a medication commonly used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists and works by relaxing blood vessels, causing them to widen and allowing blood to flow more easily. This can help lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke. When taking losartan, it is important to be aware of any contraindications or reasons why one should not take the medication. These may include hypersensitivity to any component of the product, renal or hepatic dysfunction, and breastfeeding. Option B, severe infectious diseases, is incorrect because it is not a known contraindication for taking losartan. While patients with severe infections may need to use caution when taking certain medications, this is not listed as a specific contraindication for losartan. However, it is always important to