When assessing a client recently prescribed pentoxifylline (Trental), which medication will alert the nurse to monitor closely for adverse effects?
a. Antilipemic
b. Antihypertensive
c. Antibiotic
d. Antipsychotic
ANS: B
Patients receiving pentoxifylline frequently display a small reduction in systemic blood pressure. An antihypertensive medication may potentiate this effect. Patients must be monitored for hypotension, and therapy may have to be reduced to minimize adverse effects. Pentoxifylline does not interact with antilipemic, antibiotic, or antipsychotic agents.
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