The nurse is teaching a patient with hypertension about the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. What does the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. "OTC cold remedies can be safely taken and will not affect your blood pressure."
b. "Avoid cold remedies that contain phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine because they can increase your blood pressure."
c. "OTC nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause secondary hypertension."
d. "Avoid taking OTC histamine blockers for reflux or upset stomach."
e. "Be sure to contact your prescriber before taking any OTC preparations."
B, C, E
Drugs that can cause secondary hypertension include NSAIDs and corticosteroids. Other drugs that can cause high blood pressure include OTC allergy and cold remedies that contain pheny-lephrine or pseudoephedrine. These drugs should be avoided in patients with hypertension. A patient should always consult with the prescriber before taking an OTC drug because of the pos-sibility of drug interactions.
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