A patient comes into the emergency department with epistaxis. The physician orders that all home medications be continued. Which medication should the nurse question?
a. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
b. Montelukast sodium (Singulair)
c. Amlodipine (Norvasc)
d. Furosemide (Lasix)
ANS: A
NSAIDs have antiplatelet action and can increase bleeding risk. Leukotriene inhibitors do not influence bleeding. Antihypertensives and diuretics can control high blood pressure, a risk factor for epistaxis.
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