arrow
arrow
arrow
A pregnant woman on methyldopa for hypertension notices her urine turning dark on standing. What is the best advice to give her?
Question

A pregnant woman on methyldopa for hypertension notices her urine turning dark on standing. What is the best advice to give her?

A.

Stop the drug immediately

B.

This is a harmless side effect; continue therapy

C.

Switch to another antihypertensive

D.

Increase fluid intake to dilute urine

Correct option is B

Methyldopa can cause harmless dark coloration of urine due to oxidation of metabolites. No treatment change is required.
Explanation of options: (a) ✘ Not necessary unless other side effects occur. (b) ✔ Correct; harmless discoloration is expected. (c) ✘ Switching is not indicated for this benign side effect. (d) ✘ Fluids won’t alter metabolite excretion.

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

RRB Nursing Superintendent Full Mock Test : 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Respiratory System Disorder

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon10 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon10 Marks
  • timerIcon9 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Disease Producing Organisms

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon10 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon10 Marks
  • timerIcon10 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘NORCET’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow