RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1383 of 2368

A pregnant client with peripartum cardiomyopathy has orders for several medications. Which medication class should the nurse question?

  1. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
  2. Loop diuretic used for fluid removal
  3. Beta-blocker used for heart rate control
  4. Cardiac glycoside such as digoxin
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Correct answer: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are contraindicated in pregnancy. Diuretics, beta-blockers, and digoxin can be used.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026