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

Which ARB is specifically mentioned as being beneficial for patients with hypertension and heart failure?

1. Captopril

2. Losartan

3. Valsartan

4. Lisinopril

The correct answer is: Losartan

Losartan is the only ARB specifically mentioned as being beneficial for patients with both hypertension and heart failure. While all of the other options are ARBs, they may have different specific benefits for certain conditions. Captopril, for example, is most commonly used to treat hypertension and heart failure with patients who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Valsartan is primarily used to treat hypertension and heart failure, but may also be used in certain cases of post-heart attack management. Lisinopril is typically used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure, and may also be prescribed for patients with diabetes or kidney disease. As such, while all of the options listed are ARBs and can provide benefits for patients with hypertension and/or heart failure, Losartan is specifically mentioned as being beneficial for both of these conditions.