A Patient Diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Asks Why Tamsulosin

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy asks why tamsulosin (Flomax) ,an alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent,has been prescribed.Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?

• A) It inhibits the action of testosterone.
• B) It improves sexual function.
• C) It reduces the size of the prostate.
• D) It increases urinary flow.

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