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 often treated with medications that reduce portal hypertension. Vasopressin is a vasoconstrictor that acts to decrease blood flow to the portal venous system, helping control bleeding from varices. Famotidine, esomeprazole, and omeprazole are acid-suppressing medications used for conditions like peptic ulcers, not as first-line for acute bleeding esophageal varices.

Answer:

C. Vasopressin