Decongestants should be used with caution in patients with which diagnoses? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Hyperthyroidism
2. Diabetes
3. Hypertension
4. Heart disease
5. Allergic rhinitis
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Patients with thyroid disorders, hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease should use decongestants only on the direction of their health care practitioner.
Rationale 2: Patients with thyroid disorders, hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease should use decongestants only on the direction of their health care practitioner.
Rationale 3: Patients with thyroid disorders, hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease should use decongestants only on the direction of their health care practitioner.
Rationale 4: Patients with thyroid disorders, hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease should use decongestants only on the direction of their health care practitioner.
Rationale 5: Allergic rhinitis is incorrect because decongestants can be used safely with this group of individuals.
Global Rationale: Patients with thyroid disorders, hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease should use decongestants only on the direction of their health care practitioner. Allergic rhinitis is incorrect because these clients can be used safely with this group of individuals.
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