Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1348 of 2368

A menopausal client with hypertension cannot take hormone replacement therapy and is prescribed medication for hot flashes. Which drug should the nurse use with caution?

  1. Paroxetine
  2. Venlafaxine
  3. Citalopram
  4. Escitalopram
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Correct answer: Venlafaxine

SNRIs such as venlafaxine are associated with increased blood pressure and should be used with caution in women with hypertension.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive System Alterations: Perimenopause and Menopause. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026