ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for the past 10 days for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nasal congestion. Oxymetazoline is a nasal decongestant that works by constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages to relieve congestion. Prolonged use can lead to rebound congestion, where the nasal passages become more congested when the medication wears off. This is why the nurse should monitor the client for worsening nasal congestion as an adverse effect.
Incorrect choices:
A: Constipation - Not a common adverse effect of oxymetazoline nasal spray.
C: Productive cough - Unlikely to be caused by oxymetazoline nasal spray.
D: Sedation - Oxymetazoline is a decongestant and does not typically cause sedation.
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