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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