A Male Patient Is Being Treated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

question 11

Multiple Choice

A male patient is being treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia and has stopped taking his alpha-adrenergic antagonist medication because of ejaculatory difficulties. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

• A) Alfuzosin [Uroxatral]
• B) Prazosin [Minipress]
• C) Silodosin [Rapaflo]
• D) Tamsulosin [Flomax]

Comprehend the concepts of summation, IPSPs, and EPSPs, including the differences between temporal and spatial summation.

Understand the mechanisms by which EPSPs affect membrane potential.

Distinguish between the concepts of convergence and divergence in neural circuits and their importance.

Describe the phases of neuron action potential and the significance of refractory periods.

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Definitions:

Legal Defense

Strategies or arguments deployed in legal proceedings to protect against accusations or claims.

Furosemide

A diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.

Intravenously

A method of introducing substances directly into a vein, typically through an injection or drip, for therapeutic purposes.

Minimum Data Set

A standardized collection of data elements that are essential for the assessment and management of certain conditions or for the use in specific healthcare settings.