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dejastew

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The prescriber has ordered clonidine (Catapres) for a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse should educate the patient on the most likely side effect of _______ and monitor the patient for _______.
 
  a. agitation; CNS depression
  b. restlessness; rebound tachycardia
  c. dry mouth; rebound hypertension
  d. diaphoresis; vasodilatory effects

Question 2

A patient is starting on antihypertensive medications, because two previous clinic visits showed a blood pressure reading of 166/92. Which of the following medications would interfere with the effects of the antihypertensive drugs prescribed?
 
  a. NSAIDs
  b. Calcium supplements
  c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
  d. Antibiotics


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Danny Ewald

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A centrally acting alpha2 agonist, such as clonidine, can cause dry mouth and sedation. Clonidine also can cause severe rebound hypertension.
Clonidine does not cause agitation or restlessness.
Clonidine does not cause diaphoresis but does vasodilate the skin and may cause flushing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
NSAIDs can affect blood pressure by blunting the effect of the antihypertensive agents.
Calcium supplements, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and antibiotics have no drug interactions with antihypertensive agents.


dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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