A patient with advanced cirrhosis develops esophageal varices.The nurse anticipates that this complication will be addressed by which type of medication(s)?

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Treatment options include administration of parenteral vasopressors such as vasopressin (Pitressin)to lower portal pressure,a beta blocker to lower blood pressure,and vitamin K to help rectify clotting factor deficiencies.Vasoconstrictors (not vasodilators)such as somatostatin (Zecnil)and octreotide (Sandostatin)are used to reduce portal blood flow,and iron may exacerbate liver failure.

A Patient with Advanced Cirrhosis Develops Esophageal Varices