The prescriber has ordered clonidine (Catapres) for a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse should educate the patient on the most likely side effect of _______ and monitor the patient for _______
a. agitation; CNS depression
b. restlessness; rebound tachycardia
c. dry mouth; rebound hypertension
d. diaphoresis; vasodilatory effects
ANS: C
A centrally acting alpha2 agonist, such as clonidine, can cause dry mouth and sedation. Clonidine also can cause severe rebound hypertension.
Clonidine does not cause agitation or restlessness.
Clonidine does not cause diaphoresis but does vasodilate the skin and may cause flushing.
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