Question

a nurse should recognize that using pseudoephedrine to treat allergic rhinitis requires cautious use with clients who have which of the following conditions? peptic ulcer disease a seizure disorder anemia coronary artery disease

Explanation:

Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic drug that constricts blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure and heart rate. This poses risks for clients with coronary artery disease, as it can strain the heart and worsen cardiac ischemia. The other conditions listed do not have a direct, significant risk interaction with pseudoephedrine that requires cautious use compared to coronary artery disease.

Answer:

D. Coronary artery disease