Practice Question
The nurse reviews a primary health care provider’s prescriptions and notes that a topical nitrate is prescribed. The nurse notes that acetaminophen is prescribed to be administered before the nitrate. The nurse implements the prescription with which understanding about why acetaminophen is prescribed?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Headache is a common side effect of nitrates.
Rationale:
♦ Nitrates cause vasodilation, which often results in headaches due to cerebral vessel dilation.
♦ Acetaminophen is commonly co-prescribed to relieve or prevent nitrate-induced headaches.
♦ It does not interfere with platelet function, unlike aspirin, making it safer in bleeding risk.
♦ Headache is dose-related, and tolerance may develop over time.
♦ Teaching the patient about this common side effect enhances compliance.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Capstone Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4