Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for an older adult client who takes several medications. Which of the following prescribed medications places the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.)Atorvastatin
Correct answer
B,C,D
Rationale
The correct answer is B, C, and D. Atorvastatin is a statin used to lower cholesterol levels. Duloxetine is an antidepressant, unrelated to cholesterol. Furosemide is a diuretic, also unrelated. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication, not used for cholesterol. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker, not relevant. Therefore, B, C, and D are the correct answers due to their unrelated mechanisms of action compared to atorvastatin.