NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the main concern when discontinuing Clonidine?

  1. It must be tapered off

  2. It can be discontinued immediately

  3. It should only be discontinued in a hospital

  4. No concern, as it has no withdrawal symptoms

The correct answer is: It must be tapered off

When discontinuing Clonidine, it is important to gradually taper off the medication rather than stopping it abruptly. This is because Clonidine can cause withdrawal symptoms if it is suddenly discontinued. These symptoms can include a sudden increase in blood pressure, nervousness, headache, and insomnia. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because stopping Clonidine immediately, only discontinuing it in a hospital, or assuming there are no withdrawal symptoms are not the recommended methods for discontinuing this medication.