A patient with a history of BPH is admitted to the unit. The patient is taking multiple medications, including terazosin (Hytrin). During the evening rounds, the patient begins to com-plain of dizziness and nasal congestion
Upon assessment, the patient is somnolent and has a blood pressure of 101/42 . The nurse is correct to suspect a. priapism.
b. sinus infection.
c. allergic reaction.
d. adverse effects.
D
The principal adverse effect of terazosin and doxazosin are hypotension, fainting, dizziness, somnolence, and nasal congestion.
No evidence indicates priapism, sinus infection, or an allergic reaction.
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