To Reduce Potential Adverse Effects, Patients Taking a Peripherally Acting

question 36

Multiple Choice

To reduce potential adverse effects, patients taking a peripherally acting alpha₁ antagonist should do all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) Take the dose at bedtime
• B) Sit up slowly and dangle their feet before standing
• C) Monitor their blood pressure and skip a dose if the pressure is less than 120/80
• D) Weigh daily and report weight gain of greater than 2 pounds in one day

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Definitions:

Sternocleidomastoid Muscles

The paired muscles in the neck that facilitate head movement and play a role in respiration; they run from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Torticollis

A condition also known as 'twisted neck,' where the head is tilted due to tightness or shortness of the neck muscles on one side.

Elbow Joint

A hinge joint that connects the forearm to the upper arm, allowing for the flexion and extension of the forearm.

Epicondylitis

Inflammation of the epicondyles, which are the areas on the elbow where tendons attach, commonly known as tennis or golfer's elbow.