The nurse is reviewing new medication orders for an older client with asthma. Which medication should the nurse question before providing it to the client?
1. Aspirin
2. Levofloxacin
3. Coumadin
4. Amlodipine
1. Aspirin
Explanation: 1. Certain medications should be avoided, if possible, when treating clients with asthma because adverse reactions can exacerbate asthmatic problems. Sudden, potentially life-threatening bronchospasm has been associated with aspirin and NSAID use in older clients.
2. Antibiotics can be safely provided to an older client with asthma.
3. Most anticoagulants can be safely provided to an older client with asthma.
4. Calcium channel blockers can be safely provided to an older client with asthma. Beta-blockers can trigger asthma symptoms, but if needed, are used with caution.
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