Question

a nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has bleeding esophageal varices. the nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? a. famotidine b. esomeprazole c. vasopressin d. omeprazole

Explanation:

Bleeding esophageal varices are treated with medications that reduce portal hypertension. Vasopressin (and its analogs) constricts splanchnic blood vessels, lowering portal venous pressure to control bleeding. Famotidine, esomeprazole, and omeprazole are acid-suppressing drugs used for conditions like peptic ulcers, not as first-line for acute variceal bleeding.

Answer:

C. Vasopressin