An older adult client will be taking a vasodilator for hypertension. Which adverse effect is of most concern for the older adult client taking this class of drug?
Dry mouth
Restlessness
Constipation
Hypotension
The Correct Answer is D
vasodilators can cause hypotension due to reduced peripheral vascular resistance predisposing them to dizziness and falls
The other options are unrelated to vasodilators
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Epoetin alfa increases red cells production and blood viscosity which can increase blood pressure leading to hypertension
A, B, C are not adverse effects of epoetin alfa
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B, C – Not relevant
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