Question

Which drugs require caution while being used with an older adult who has developed heart failure due to hypertension?

Answer 1

Answer:

Calcium channel blockers

Nsaid

Cold and cough medicines with pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine.

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer ..... Decongestants, Amphetamines and over-the- counter cold medications.

Explanation:

The above mentioned drugs require caution  while administering them to an older adult with heart failure developed due to hypertension , this is because the drugs have the tendency of increasing water retention and increasing cardiac load. And this is very dangerous  for such person.

Note that , Long -acting sedatives and narcotics can be administered safely, because they have no negative effect on cardiac function.