Ivy Tech, Pharmocology
Ivy Tech, Pharmocology ( 41 Questions)
Which of the following clients would the nurse question an order for labetalol 50 mg PO?
This statement is false. Labetalol is a beta-blocker that can be used to treat hypertension, angina, and heart failure after a myocardial infarction. It can reduce the risk of mortality and recurrent events in these clients.
This statement is false. Labetalol is not contraindicated in smokers, although smoking can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs. The client should be advised to quit smoking for better health outcomes.
This statement is false. Labetalol is one of the preferred drugs for treating hypertension in pregnancy, as it has a low risk of adverse effects on the fetus and the mother. It can prevent complications such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, and fetal growth restriction.
This statement is true. Labetalol is contraindicated in clients with asthma, as it can cause bronchoconstriction and exacerbate respiratory symptoms. It can also mask the signs of hypoglycemia in diabetic clients. The nurse should question the order and suggest an alternative drug for this client.
Choice A reason: This statement is false. Labetalol is a beta-blocker that can be used to treat hypertension, angina, and heart failure after a myocardial infarction. It can reduce the risk of mortality and recurrent events in these clients.
Choice B reason: This statement is false. Labetalol is not contraindicated in smokers, although smoking can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs. The client should be advised to quit smoking for better health outcomes.
Choice C reason: This statement is false. Labetalol is one of the preferred drugs for treating hypertension in pregnancy, as it has a low risk of adverse effects on the fetus and the mother. It can prevent complications such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, and fetal growth restriction.
Choice D reason: This statement is true. Labetalol is contraindicated in clients with asthma, as it can cause bronchoconstriction and exacerbate respiratory symptoms. It can also mask the signs of hypoglycemia in diabetic clients. The nurse should question the order and suggest an alternative drug for this client.