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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Correct Answer is ["B","D"]
Explanation
A second person is important to check expiry date to avoid transfusion of expired product. Vital signs are also important as a baseline of client’s condition
A. Blood products have different time frames depending on the protocol
C. Priming should be done with normal saline
E. The needle gauge depending on client’s veins caliber
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Gingko is a herb used for its antioxidant property and cholesterol lowering effect which lowers cardiovascular risk. It also has antiplatelet effects which increases the risk of bleeding in a client on anticoagulants.
Gingko has no interactions with the other listed medications
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