RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 568 of 2368

A client with hypertension is taking extended-release methylphenidate. Which statement shows that teaching was effective?

  1. "I will avoid cold and allergy products that contain pseudoephedrine."
  2. "I can take cold products with phenylephrine if I feel congested."
  3. "I will chew the capsule so it works faster."
  4. "I will take the capsule at bedtime to help me sleep."
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Correct answer: "I will avoid cold and allergy products that contain pseudoephedrine."

The drug can raise blood pressure and pulse, so decongestants with phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine should be avoided.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Central Nervous System: CNS STIMULANTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026