RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 972 of 2368

A client taking a stimulant for ADHD reports exertional chest pain and fainting. What should the nurse do?

  1. Tell the client to contact the health care provider immediately
  2. Reassure the client that these are common minor effects
  3. Advise the client to take the next dose with food
  4. Recommend waiting a week to see if symptoms improve
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Correct answer: Tell the client to contact the health care provider immediately

Stimulants raise blood pressure and pulse and carry serious cardiovascular risks, so these symptoms need immediate provider contact.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Stimulants. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026