NCLEX-RN · Question #514
A female client plans to bottle-feed her newborn. Her physician has ordered bromocriptine (Parlodel) to suppress lactation. Which of the following instructions about bromocriptine should be given by…
The correct answer is D. Her blood pressure must be stable before starting bromocriptine. (A) Bromocriptine inhibits the secretion of prolactin. (B) Hypotension is a side effect of this drug; hypertension is not. (C) Bromocriptine is generally taken for 14 days. (D) The administration ofbromocriptine is delayed at least 4 hours postpartum and given only when the…
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A female client plans to bottle-feed her newborn. Her physician has ordered bromocriptine (Parlodel) to suppress lactation. Which of the following instructions about bromocriptine should be given by the nurse?
Options
- ABromocriptine stimulates the production of prolactin.
- BHypertension is a primary side effect.
- CBromocriptine is generally taken for 5 days.
- DHer blood pressure must be stable before starting bromocriptine.
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- C12% (3)
- D81% (21)
Explanation
(A) Bromocriptine inhibits the secretion of prolactin. (B) Hypotension is a side effect of this drug; hypertension is not. (C) Bromocriptine is generally taken for 14 days. (D) The administration ofbromocriptine is delayed at least 4 hours postpartum and given only when the client's blood pressure is stable, because it can cause hypotension and syncope.
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