Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The most common adverse effect of epoetin alfa is:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Hypertension. Epoetin alfa is a medication used to treat anemia by stimulating red blood cell production. It can lead to increased blood pressure as a side effect due to the rapid rise in red blood cell count. This can put a strain on the cardiovascular system, leading to hypertension. Nausea and vomiting (A), orthostatic hypotension (B), and dizziness (D) are not typically associated with epoetin alfa use. Therefore, they are incorrect choices.