During therapy with the hematopoietic drug epoetin alfa, the nurse instructs the client about adverse effects that may occur, such as:
Anxiety
Constipation
Drowsiness
Hypertension
The Correct Answer is D
Epoetin alfa increases red cells production and blood viscosity which can increase blood pressure leading to hypertension
A, B, C are not adverse effects of epoetin alfa
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
adrenergic drugs mimic the sympathetic nervous system
A, C and D- these are parasympathetic effects
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
D. smoking increases acid production counteracting the effects of cimetidine
A. Cimetidine should be taken with meals
B. Other medications including antacids can be taken 2hrs after cimetidine
C. Water has no effect on effectiveness of cimetidine
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