The nurse is concerned that a client prescribed octreotide (Sandostatin) is at risk for drug interactions because the client is currently prescribed which medications?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Antidiabetic agent
2. Beta blocker
3. Calcium channel blocker
4. Antidiarrheal
5. Antibiotics
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Concurrent administration with antidiabetic agents or insulin can produce hypoglycemia.
Rationale 2: Concurrent administration with a beta blocker can cause additive bradycardia.
Rationale 3: Concurrent administration with a calcium channel blocker can cause additive bradycardia.
Rationale 4: Concurrent administration with an antidiarrheal can lead to severe constipation, intestinal obstruction, or paralytic ileus.
Rationale 5: This medication does not interact with antibiotics.
Global Rationale: Concurrent administration with antidiabetic agents or insulin can produce hypoglycemia. Concurrent administration with a beta blocker or calcium channel blocker can cause additive bradycardia. Concurrent administration with an antidiarrheal can lead to severe constipation, intestinal obstruction, or paralytic ileus. This medication does not interact with antibiotics.
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