The nurse is assessing a client who is reporting symptoms similar to those associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The nurse inquires as to whether the client is currently prescribed:
1. Inderal.
2. Valium.
3. Birth control pills.
4. Bronchodilator.
5. Nitroglycerine.
1. Inderal.
2. Valium.
3. Birth control pills.
4. Bronchodilator.
Rationale: Inderal. The nurse should assess for medications such as beta-adrenergic blockers (Inderal). Valium. The nurse should assess for medications such as diazepam (Valium). Birth control pills. The nurse should assess for medications such as estrogen and progesterone. Bronchodilator. The nurse should assess for medications such as bronchodilators (Theophylline). Nitroglycerine. There is no known connection between nitroglycerine and the symptoms of GERD.
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