Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Terazosin (Hytrin) is an alpha1-adrenergic blocker that relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate, and can also reduce blood pressure.
Rationale 2: Sildenafil (Viagra) has no effect on benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Rationale 3: Finasteride (Proscar) has no effect on blood pressure.
Rationale 4: Tamsulosin (Flomax) can cause severe hypotension, but is not used for routine blood pressure management.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Constipation could cause the feeling of fullness, but not the nocturia.
Rationale 2: The sexual activity of the client may be important, but this question would not be specific enough.
Rationale 3: The age of the client would help determine the etiology of the problem; these are common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Rationale 4: Asking about daily hygiene is not an issue at this time.
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
Stages of Hypertension
Instilling Ear Medication
Vaginal medication administration: (b) proper insertion of the NuvaRing.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign and malignant neoplasms