Jessica Is Suffering from Hypertension And,therefore,is Given Clonidine Parenterally to Treat

question 1

Multiple Choice

Jessica is suffering from hypertension and,therefore,is given clonidine parenterally to treat her condition.If her treatment is discontinued abruptly,she may face withdrawal reactions.Which of the following statements holds true in this case?

• A) To avoid withdrawal symptoms of clonidine, her dose should be reduced gradually over a 2-day period.
• B) She will develop rheumatoid arthritis or a systemic lupus erythematosus-like syndrome due to the long-term use of clonidine.
• C) She may experience rebound sympathetic activity and hypertensive crisis.
• D) To avoid withdrawal symptoms of clonidine, she should switch to oral administration of the drug and a weekly transdermal patch.

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