Question

a nurse works at a weight management clinic. to which overweight client could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?
a. a 38-year-old caucasian female with glaucoma
b. a 48-year-old caucasian male who has adult-onset diabetes
c. a 28-year-old african-american female with hyperthyroidism
d. a 60-year-old african-american male who experiences angina

Explanation:

Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant used for weight management in select cases, but it is contraindicated in clients with glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, and angina (cardiac conditions like angina are worsened by stimulant effects on the heart rate and blood pressure). Adult-onset diabetes is not an absolute contraindication for dextroamphetamine use for weight management, as long as the client's diabetes is closely monitored.

Answer:

B. A 48-year-old Caucasian male who has adult-onset diabetes