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Haya94

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Doxazosin (Cardura) has been ordered for a hypertensive patient. Review the following adverse effects, and select the one that may result from use of this drug.
 
  a. Tachycardia
  b. Hypotension
  c. Nonproductive cough
  d. Increased edema

Question 2

Which of the following laboratory values should the health care provider plan to monitor for a patient receiving captopril (Capoten)?
 
  a. Urinalysis
  b. Serum amylase
  c. Liver function studies
  d. Complete blood count (CBC) with differential



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The most significant adverse effect of alpha blockers is orthostatic hypotension. It can be partic-ularly severe with the initial dose of the drug.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A CBC and differential should be obtained before starting therapy, then every 2 weeks for 3 months, and periodically thereafter. Therapy should be stopped if the neutrophil count falls to below 1000/mm3.




Haya94

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


daiying98

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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