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Destiiny22

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client, aged 60 years, is receiving nitroprusside for hypertensive emergency. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following?
 
  A) Significant hypotension
  B) Rebound hypertension
  C) Blindness
  D) Stroke

Question 2

A client with hypertension has a fungal infection and has been prescribed fluconazole for the fungal infection and losartan for hypertension. The nurse would be alert for which of the following?
 
  A) Increased risk of adverse effects of losartan
  B) Increased risk of hypersensitivity reaction
  C) Decreased hypotensive effect of losartan
  D) Increased risk of hypoglycemia


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princessflame2016

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

Ans: A
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An older adult client is at risk for significant hypotension when receiving nitroprusside. To prevent this, the dosage should be reduced during the initial period of therapy. Rebound hypertension, stroke, and blindness will not occur during nitroprusside therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Increased risk of antihypertensive effects and adverse reactions are associated with the concomitant use of fluconazole and losartan. Decreased hypotensive effect of losartan is seen with use of indomethacin and does not occur with the concomitant use of these drugs. Increased risk of hypoglycemia and increased risk of hypersensitivity do not occur with the concomitant use of these drugs.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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