A nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who is receiving albuterol for asthma. The client complains of feeling dizzy, especially when he stands up after sitting
The nurse suspects that a possible interaction with another drug could be causing the client's problem. Which of the following drugs should the nurse consider as a possible cause?
A) Warfarin
B) Uterine stimulants
C) Methylxanthines
D) Methyldopa
Ans: D
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The nurse should consider methyldopa as a cause for the client's complaint of dizziness on standing, suggesting hypotension. Methyldopa and albuterol interact, leading to hypotension. Albuterol does not interact with warfarin. Interaction between albuterol and uterine stimulants leads to severe hypotension, and not severe headache. There is an increased risk of cardiotoxicity when methylxanthines are given along with albuterol.
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