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A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) complains of a headache. Which conclusion is most appropriate by the nurse?

The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache

Nitroglycerin does not cause a headache

The client will not have a headache if the nitroglycerin is taken with a high-fat meal

A headache indicates a serious allergic reaction to nitroglycerin

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Explanation:

A. Headache is a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation and can often be managed with continued use.

B. Nitroglycerin is known to cause headaches as a common side effect.

C. Taking nitroglycerin with a high-fat meal is not likely to prevent headaches; it may, in fact, delay absorption and onset of action.

D. A headache alone is not indicative of a serious allergic reaction to nitroglycerin; other symptoms would typically be present.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Naproxen does not typically interact with sildenafil.

B. Sildenafil interacts with nitrates such as isosorbide, leading to severe hypotension, making it contraindicated in patients taking nitrates.

C. Metformin does not typically interact with sildenafil.

D. Cefuroxime does not typically interact with sildenafil.

A. "A beta blocker." B. "A sodium channel blocker." C. "An alpha blocker." D. "A calcium channel blocker."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Explanation:

A. Diltiazem is not a beta blocker; it belongs to a different class of medications.

B. Sodium channel blockers are a different class of drugs used for various cardiac arrhythmias.

C. Alpha blockers are used to treat conditions such as hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but diltiazem is not in this class.

D. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders.

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A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) complains of a headache. Which conclusion is most appropriate by the nurse?

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is D

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