Adverse Effects And Drug Interactions Practice Test

A 57-year-old client is started on enalapril for hypertension in an outpatient clinic. Two days later the client calls reporting swelling of the lips and tongue and difficulty swallowing; no rash is noted. What finding requires IMMEDIATE intervention to prevent further complications?

A 63-year-old client in an outpatient clinic takes sildenafil as needed and is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for new episodes of chest pain. The client states, “I took sildenafil last night.” Current vital signs are BP 96/58 mmHg, HR 92/min, and the client reports dizziness when standing. What is the nurse's PRIORITY action when noticing a drug interaction?