Maryville University NURS 615 Test 2 Practice Questions with Complete Solutions

Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: a. Increases peripheral vasoconstriction b. Decreases detrusor muscle contractility c. Lowers supine blood pressure more than standing pressure d. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck Correct Answer-d. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck To reduce potential adverse effects, patients taking a peripherally acting alpha1 antagonist should do all of the following EXCEPT: 1. Take the dose at bedtime 2. Sit up slowly and dangle their feet before standing 3. Monitor their blood pressure and skip a dose if the pressure is less than 120/80 4. Weigh daily and report weight gain of greater than 2 pounds in one day Correct Answer-3. Monitor their blood pressure and skip a dose if the pressure is less than 120/80 John has clonidine, a centrally acting adrenergic blocker, prescribed for his hypertension. He should: 1. Not miss a dose or stop taking the drug because of potential rebound hypertension