ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 25E Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The most common adverse effect of epoetin alfa is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hypertension. Epoetin alfa is a medication used to treat anemia by stimulating red blood cell production. It can lead to increased blood pressure as a side effect due to the rapid rise in red blood cell count. This can put a strain on the cardiovascular system, leading to hypertension. Nausea and vomiting (
A), orthostatic hypotension (
B), and dizziness (
D) are not typically associated with epoetin alfa use.
Therefore, they are incorrect choices.
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