The Provider Is Discussing Home Management with a Patient Who $\alpha$

question 24

Multiple Choice

The provider is discussing home management with a patient who will begin taking an $\alpha$ -adrenergic antagonist for hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "I need to stop the medication if my heart rate increases."
• B) "I should not drive while taking this medication."
• C) "I should take the first dose at bedtime."
• D) "I will stop taking the medication if I feel dizzy."

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