RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 498 of 2368

A client who takes clonidine for hypertension plans to stop the drug because they feel well. Which risk should the nurse explain?

  1. Severe hypokalemia may occur if the drug is stopped abruptly.
  2. Hypoglycemia may occur if the drug is stopped abruptly.
  3. Bleeding may occur if the drug is stopped abruptly.
  4. Rebound hypertension may occur if the drug is stopped abruptly.
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Correct answer: Rebound hypertension may occur if the drug is stopped abruptly.

Stopping clonidine suddenly can cause the blood pressure to rise sharply.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Alpha-2 Agonist. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026