ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sildenafil. Nitroglycerin and sildenafil both cause vasodilation, leading to a significant drop in blood pressure. When taken together, there is a high risk of severe hypotension, which can be life-threatening. Gemfibrozil (
A) is a lipid-lowering medication, not contraindicated with nitroglycerin. Diazepam (
B) is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety, not contraindicated. Lansoprazole (
D) is a proton pump inhibitor and does not interact significantly with nitroglycerin.
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