A Patient Is Diagnosed with Both Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Hypertension.Which

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with both benign prostatic hypertrophy and hypertension.Which medication could the patient safely receive that might treat both conditions?

• A)Tamsulosin (Flomax)
• B)Doxazosin (Cardura)
• C)Finasteride (Proscar)
• D)Sildenafil (Viagra)

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Definitions:

Brachial

Pertaining to the arm, specifically the area of the upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow.

Rectal Temperature

A measurement of body temperature taken from the rectum, which provides a core reading that is closely aligned with the body's true temperature.

Sphygmomanometer

A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer to measure the pressure.

Mercury

A chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, known for its use in thermometers, fluorescent lighting, and dental amalgams.