A Patient Is Taking Doxazosin Mesylate (Cardura) 1 Mg/day to Treat

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking doxazosin mesylate (Cardura) 1 mg/day to treat hypertension. The nurse notes a blood pressure of 110/72 mm Hg and a heart rate of 92 beats per minute. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which change to the drug regimen?

• A) Changing to a beta-adrenergic blocker
• B) Decreasing the drug dose
• C) Increasing the drug dose
• D) Adding a diuretic

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