Question

question 2 of 5
a nurse is taking health history data from a client. use of which of the following medications
would especially alert the nurse to an increased risk of hepatic dysfunction and disease in this
client? select all that apply.

□ diazepam

□ acetaminophen

□ insulin

□ ketoconazole

□ valproic acid

Explanation:

To determine medications associated with increased hepatic dysfunction risk:

• Diazepam: Benzodiazepine; rare but possible liver issues, not a primary hepatic risk med.
• Acetaminophen: Overdose or chronic use causes liver damage (hepatotoxicity).
• Insulin: Manages blood sugar; no direct hepatic dysfunction risk.
• Ketoconazole: Antifungal; known to cause hepatotoxicity (liver injury).
• Valproic acid: Antiepileptic; associated with hepatotoxicity, especially in children or with long - term use.

So the medications that increase hepatic dysfunction risk are Acetaminophen, Ketoconazole, and Valproic acid.

Answer:

B. Acetaminophen, D. Ketoconazole, E. Valproic acid