The nurse administers an IV phosphodiesterase inhibitor. What drug will result in forming a precipitate if given via the same IV line without adequate flushing?
A) Albuterol (Proventil)
B) Nifedipine (Procardia)
C) Furosemide (Lasix)
D) Lovastatin (Mevacor)
C
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Furosemide, when given with a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, forms precipitates; therefore, this combination should be avoided. Use alternate lines if both of these drugs are being given IV. There are no known drug-to-drug interactions with albuterol, nifedipine, or lovastatin.
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