Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who received medications 1 hr ago and reports having chest pain. The nurse should recognize that chest pain can be an adverse effect of which of the following medications?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Albuterol. Chest pain can be an adverse effect of Albuterol, a bronchodilator commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. Albuterol can cause chest discomfort or pain as a side effect due to its effect on the cardiovascular system, such as increased heart rate and potential cardiac arrhythmias. Furosemide (B) is a diuretic used to treat fluid retention, not typically associated with chest pain. Digoxin (C) is a cardiac glycoside used to treat heart conditions, but it is not a common cause of chest pain. Atenolol (D) is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina, but chest pain is not a common adverse effect.