A nurse is caring for a client who has been given a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug. The nurse knows that under which of the following conditions is the use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug contraindicated?
A) Active hepatic disease
B) Active peptic ulcer
C) Ulcerative colitis
D) Mental depression
Ans: A
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The use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug is contraindicated in clients with active hepatic disease. The use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug is not contraindicated in clients with active peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, or mental depression. In clients with active peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, or mental depression, the use of peripherally acting antiadrenergic drug is contraindicated.
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