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
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Gabapentin is also used against neuropathic pain
Other options- gabapentin has no anti-inflammatory or role in other forms of pain
Correct Answer is D
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D. warfarin inhibits the synthesis of vitamin K dependent coagulation factors. Use of vitamin K facilitates their synthesis to stop bleeding
A.Vitamin E is not an antidote
B. Protamine Sulphate is an antidote for heparin
C. Potassium chloride is not an antidote.
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