The nurse is caring for a patient newly prescribed iloprost (Ventavis). What is the nurse's priority teaching point about this medication?
A) "Inhale this drug six to nine times a day during waking hours."
B) "Men should not touch this pill."
C) "It is safe for use in pregnancy.
D) "The drug causes peripheral dilation of blood vessels.
A
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Iloprost is an inhaled synthetic prostacyclin that directly dilates the pulmonary vascular bed, reducing pressure in the pulmonary vascular system, increasing gas exchange, and easing the signs and symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is inhaled using a special delivery device six to nine times a day while awake. Patients report dizziness and syncope after using the drug and are therefore encouraged to change position slowly. Men and women should not ingest the drug or get it on their skin. It is a pregnancy category C drug and so is not considered safe in pregnancy.
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