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 ["1575"]
Explanation
45mL (medications)+90mL (flushes)+240mL (oral water) + (150*80)1200mL (IV fluid)
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, chewing the gum will help stimulate the salivary glands to secrete saliva.
A. Taking an antacid does not address the effects
B. Not relation with the anticholinergic effect of the drug
D. Fluphenazine cause sedation and should be taken in the morning but it does not address the anticholinergic effects
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