Chlorothiazide has been prescribed as part of the treatment regimen for a patient with hypertension. The nurse should explain that alcohol use may potentiate the side effect of:
A) Depression
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Postural hypotension
D) Nasal stuffiness
Ans: C
Feedback: Alcohol can potentiate the side effect of postural hypotension. Other side effects of this medication are hypokalemia and hyponatremia. Depression and nasal stuffiness are associated with peripheral agents, such as reserpine.
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