Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

How can hydralazine interact with other drugs?

1. It can cause hyperactivity when taken with stimulants.

2. It does not interact with other drugs.

3. It can produce additive hypotensive effects with other antihypertensives.

4. It increases blood sugar levels when taken with diabetes medication.

The correct answer is: It can produce additive hypotensive effects with other antihypertensives.

Hydralazine is a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure. As with most medications, it is important to be aware of potential interactions with other drugs. This is because certain drugs can either enhance or diminish the effects of hydralazine, leading to potential side effects or reduced effectiveness of the medication. Option A, which states that hydralazine can cause hyperactivity when taken with stimulants, is incorrect because there is no direct interaction between hydralazine and stimulants. However, both hydralazine and stimulants can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, so it is important to monitor these levels while taking both medications. Option B, which states that hydralazine does not interact with other drugs, is also incorrect. As mentioned before, all medications have the potential to interact with other drugs, and hydralazine is