ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Nur 20500 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus congestion as needed. The nurse should identify that pseudoephedrine is contraindicated for which of the following client conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hypertension. Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic drug that can increase blood pressure and heart rate, making it unsafe for clients with hypertension. Migraines (
A), diverticulitis (
B), and eczema (
D) are not contraindications for pseudoephedrine. Migraines and eczema are not directly affected by pseudoephedrine, and diverticulitis does not have a known interaction with the drug.
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