Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dobutamine. the nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider if the client is receiving which of the following types of medications? (select all that apply.) beta blocker tricyclic antidepressant general anesthetic maoi ace inhibitor

Explanation:

Dobutamine is a beta - adrenergic agonist. Beta blockers block beta - adrenergic receptors, so concurrent use with dobutamine can antagonize dobutamine's effects, so the nurse should clarify this prescription. Tricyclic antidepressants can potentiate the effects of dobutamine, increasing the risk of arrhythmias and other cardiovascular effects, so clarification is needed. General anesthetics can increase the risk of arrhythmias when used with dobutamine, so the prescription should be clarified. MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) can interact with dobutamine, potentially causing hypertensive crises or other adverse effects, so clarification is required. ACE inhibitors generally do not have a significant interaction with dobutamine that would require prescription clarification.

Answer:

A. Beta blocker
B. Tricyclic antidepressant
C. General anesthetic
D. MAOI