A Patient Who Was Recently Diagnosed with Hypertension and Placed

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who was recently diagnosed with hypertension and placed on propranolol (Inderal) is seen in the clinic for an unrelated issue. When the nurse notes that his blood pressure is elevated, she asks if the patient has been taking his medication and he says he quit because "I didn't like how I felt when I took it." Based on this statement, what would be an appropriate response?

• A)"Many male patients can experience side effects of this drug, which include altered libido and impotence.This is common.Tell me how you felt when you took the drug."
• B)"You shouldn't stop taking the drug without first talking to the doctor!"
• C)Write a note in the patient's record but say nothing to the patient.
• D)"I'm going to give you some information about this medication for you to take home and read.At your next visit, I'll have the doctor talk to you about it."

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Definitions:

Adenohypophysis

The adenohypophysis is the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for releasing several major hormones.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the concentration of urine.

Kidney Tubules

A series of tubes in the kidney where urine is formed through the processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.

Intestines

The section of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus, involved in nutrient absorption and waste processing.