ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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A client with hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia is prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). Which of the following statements below would the nurse emphasize regarding doxazosin (Cardura)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotension may make you dizzy. Doxazosin is an alpha-1 blocker that can cause sudden drop in blood pressure, especially with the first dose. By lying down after taking the first dose, the client can minimize the risk of dizziness and falls.
A: Weighing daily and reporting weight loss is not directly related to doxazosin.
C: Impaired taste is not a common side effect of doxazosin.
D: There is no need to increase potassium intake specifically with doxazosin unless advised by a healthcare provider for other reasons.
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