Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1312 of 2368

An infant with pulmonary hypertension begins treatment with sildenafil. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for?

  1. Hypertension
  2. Hypotension
  3. Polycythemia
  4. Bradypnea
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Correct answer: Hypotension

Vasodilators act throughout the body, so low blood pressure can occur.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Congenital Heart Defects: VASODILATORS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026