Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 37

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A nurse is instructing a client regarding intranasal vasopressin (Pitressin). The nurse tells the client which of the following is a side effect specific to the medication?

  

     A. Rhinitis

     B. Headache

     C. Flushing

     D. Nausea

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Rhinitis

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High doses of vasopressin administered via intranasal route may cause rhinitis and nasal congestion.

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Options B, C, & D: These are the side effects of the medication administered intravenously.

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