The nurse is aware of a special warning on the label of droperidol about the risk of:
a. hypersensitivity reaction. c. vertigo.
b. sudden cardiac death. d. increased intracranial pressure.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: There is not a special warning for hypersensitivity reaction for this drug.
B Correct: There is a special warning for sudden cardiac death related to this drug.
C Incorrect: There is not a special warning for vertigo related to this drug.
D Incorrect: There is not a special warning for increased intracranial pressure.
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