Question

The nurse understands that patient education related to antihypertensive medication should include all of the following instructions except which of the following?

A. Avoid hot baths, exercise, and alcohol within 3 hours of taking vasodilators.
B. If a dosage of medication is missed, double up on the next one to catch up.
C. Do not stop antihypertensive medication abruptly.
D. Avoid over the counter (OTC) cold, weight reduction, and sinus medications.

Answer 1

Patient education related to antihypertensive medication should not include doubling up on missed doses.

Step-by-step explanation:

When educating patients about antihypertensive medication, it is important to provide accurate instructions. Regarding the options given, A, C, and D are all correct instructions to include. However, B is incorrect and should not be included. It is important to stress that if a dosage of medication is missed, the patient should not double up on the next one to catch up. They should instead follow their healthcare provider's instructions for missed doses or contact their healthcare provider for guidance.