A client taking an antihypertensive medication is not exhibiting the expected response. Which factor should the nurse consider as contributing to the lack of drug effect? The client:
1. was not given a loading dose of the medication.
2. is African-American.
3. has never taken an antihypertensive medication before.
4. is of Asian descent.
Answer: 2
1. Loading doses are not needed for all medications.
2. Ethnicity plays a role in drug response. Some antihypertensive medications are less effective in African-Americans.
3. Not having taken an antihypertensive in the past would not affect the response to the currently prescribed medication.
4. Antihypertensives are not less effective in clients of Asian descent.
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