RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 338 of 2368

The MAR says to hold an antihypertensive medication if the systolic blood pressure is less than 100. The client's blood pressure is 94/58. Which action should the nurse take?

  1. Give the medication and recheck in 30 minutes
  2. Give half of the ordered dose
  3. Withhold the medication according to the MAR parameter
  4. Give the medication with extra fluids
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Correct answer: Withhold the medication according to the MAR parameter

The MAR parameter says to hold the medication when systolic pressure is below 100, so the nurse withholds it.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Enteral Medications: Pre-Administration. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026