Question

The nurse advises a client taking nifedipine (Procardia) to avoid alcohol while taking this drug because this combination increases the risk of which adverse effect? 1. Liver damage 2. Peptic ulcer 3. Headache 4. Fainting

Answer 1

The correct answer is 4. Fainting.

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina. It can cause a decrease in blood pressure and combining it with alcohol can increase the risk of orthostatic hypotension, which can lead to fainting. Therefore, clients taking nifedipine are advised to avoid or limit alcohol consumption.