While Preparing to Pass Medications on a Medical Unit, the Student

question 38

Multiple Choice

While preparing to pass medications on a medical unit, the student nurse notes a client is scheduled to receive Minipress (prazosin) . The student recognizes this medication will cause which of the following?

• A) Decreased gastric acid production
• B) Reduced oral and respiratory secretions
• C) Dilatation of arteries and veins
• D) Increased cardiac preload and afterload

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