ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and a new prescription for doxazosin IR. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Administer the medication at bedtime. Doxazosin IR is an alpha-adrenergic blocker used to treat BPH. Administering it at bedtime helps minimize the risk of orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect. By giving the medication at night, the client is less likely to experience dizziness or falls when they stand up. Instructing the client to limit caffeine (
A) may be beneficial in reducing urinary symptoms associated with BPH, but it is not the first priority. Instructing the client to report headache (
B) is important but not as immediate as ensuring safe medication administration. Measuring intake and output (
C) is important for overall assessment but not the first action to take in this scenario.
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