A 48-year-old male patient tells the nurse, "I have stopped taking my prazosin (Minipress). I don't like its effect on me." The nurse should ask further assessment questions about which possible effects? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Impotence
2. Nasal congestion
3. Somnolence
4. Nervousness
5. Slow heart rate
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Some alpha blockers result in impotence or inhibition of ejaculation.
Rationale 2: Nasal congestion is a common adverse effect of alpha blockade.
Rationale 3: Drowsiness may occur with alpha blockers.
Rationale 4: Anxiety is not a common adverse effect of this drug.
Rationale 5: Reflex tachycardia may occur, but bradycardia is not expected.
Global Rationale: Some alpha blockers result in impotence or inhibition of ejaculation. Nasal congestion is a common adverse effect of alpha blockade. Drowsiness may occur with alpha blockers. Anxiety is not a common adverse effect of this drug. Reflex tachycardia may occur, but bradycardia is not expected.
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