The nurse is reviewing the history of a patient newly admitted to the unit. This patient has been ordered vasopressin for bleeding esophageal varices
The nurse calls the physician to question the use of vasopressin when she reads that the patient has a history of what?
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Chronic kidney disease
C) Arthritis
D) Coronary artery disease
Ans: D
Feedback: Coronary artery disease is a contraindication to the use of vasopressin, because coronary vasoconstriction is a side effect that may precipitate myocardial infarction. A history of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or arthritis does not contraindicate the use of vasopressin.
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