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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 C

Explanation

A. Ibuprofen is not typically contraindicated with calcium channel blockers.

B. Ranitidine is not typically contraindicated with calcium channel blockers.

C. Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, can interact with calcium channel blockers, leading to increased levels of digoxin and potential toxicity.

D. Acetaminophen is not typically contraindicated with calcium channel blockers.

A. Cholesterol is secreted as HDL B. Cholesterol is secreted in bile. C. Cholesterol is secreted through the kidneys. D. Cholesterol is secreted in sweat.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Cholesterol is carried in the bloodstream by lipoproteins, including HDL (high- density lipoprotein), but it is not secreted as HDL.

B. Cholesterol is primarily eliminated from the body through the liver, where it is secreted into bile and eventually excreted in feces.

C. Cholesterol is not typically eliminated through the kidneys but rather through the liver and bile.

D. Cholesterol is not secreted in sweat as a primary method of elimination.

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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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