Contraindications to Drugs
Contraindications to Drugs ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing a client’s medication regimen and notes that the client has a history of heart failure. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications is contraindicated for this client.
Metoprolol is not contraindicated in clients with heart failure, although it should be used with caution because it can decrease cardiac output.
Lisinopril is not contraindicated in clients with heart failure, although it should be used with caution because it can cause hypotension.
Furosemide is not contraindicated in clients with heart failure, although it should be used with caution because it can cause electrolyte imbalances.
Pioglitazone is contraindicated in clients with heart failure because it can cause fluid retention, which can exacerbate heart failure.
Pioglitazone is contraindicated in clients with heart failure because it can cause fluid retention, which can exacerbate heart failure.
a. Metoprolol is not contraindicated in clients with heart failure, although it should be used with caution because it can decrease cardiac output.
b. Lisinopril is not contraindicated in clients with heart failure, although it should be used with caution because it can cause hypotension.
c. Furosemide is not contraindicated in clients with heart failure, although it should be used with caution because it can cause electrolyte imbalances.
d. Pioglitazone is contraindicated in clients with heart failure because it can cause fluid retention, which can exacerbate heart failure.