A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the hospital.
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to prepare for this client to further manage the client's DVT?

Choice A rationale

Albuterol is a bronchodilator used to relax muscles in the airways and increase airflow to the lungs. It is primarily used in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), not as a decongestant.

Choice B rationale

Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. While it helps with symptoms, it is not classified as a decongestant.

Choice C rationale

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that alleviates allergy symptoms by blocking histamine action. It can relieve sneezing, itching, and runny nose but is not classified as a decongestant.

Choice D rationale

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages. This reduces swelling and congestion, making it effective for managing symptoms of allergic rhinitis. .

Choice A rationale

Combining multiple hepatotoxic medications increases the risk of liver damage due to cumulative toxicity effects.

Choice B rationale

Liver damage impairs the liver's ability to metabolize medications, leading to medication accumulation and potential adverse effects.

Choice C rationale

Combining hepatotoxic medications does not decrease the risk of liver damage; it increases it, as multiple toxic agents compound the stress on the liver.

Choice D rationale

Common manifestations of hepatotoxicity include symptoms like nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine, abdominal discomfort, and anorexia, indicating liver dysfunction.