Question

a nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has bleeding esophageal varices. the nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?

• famotidine
• esomeprazole
• vasopressin
• omeprazole

Explanation:

Bleeding esophageal varices require medications that reduce portal pressure or constrict blood vessels to stop bleeding. Vasopressin is used to constrict splanchnic blood vessels, reducing blood flow to varices. Famotidine, Esomeprazole, and Omeprazole are for acid - related disorders (like ulcers, GERD) and don't address variceal bleeding directly.

Answer:

C. Vasopressin