The nurse is caring for a patient with a brain tumor. What drug would the nurse expect to be ordered to reduce the edema surrounding the tumor?
A) Solumedrol
B) Dextromethorphan
C) Dexamethasone
D) Mannitol
Ans: C
Feedback: If a brain tumor is the cause of the increased ICP, corticosteroids (eg, dexamethasone) help reduce the edema surrounding the tumor. Solumedrol, a steroid, and mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, are not the drugs of choice in this instance. Dextromethorphan is used in cough medicines.
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