Which are adverse effects of alpha blockade? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypertension
b. Reflex tachycardia
c. Nasal congestion
d. Ejaculation
e. Hypernatremia
B, C, E
Adverse effects of alpha blockade include reflex tachycardia, nasal congestion, and hypernatre-mia. Other adverse effects include orthostatic hypotension and inhibition of ejaculation. Hyper-tension and ejaculation are not adverse effects of alpha blockade.
You might also like to view...
A preceptor is educating a new registered nurse to the medical-surgical unit. They share a client assignment in which a client is exhibiting suicidal thoughts
The preceptor states to the new nurse, ?Doesn?t this client realize it?s a sin to commit suicide?? The manager learns of this comment and has a conference with the preceptor because the: 1. Preceptor should not judge the client. 2. Preceptor is imposing his values on the new nurse. 3. New nurse is learning unfavorable behaviors. 4. Manager is inquiring as to the new nurse?s knowledge.
The nurse explains that a positron emission tomography (PET) has been ordered to:
a. assess bone marrow depression. b. measure bone density. c. radiate and destroy diseased lymph nodes. d. measure lymph node response to therapy.
The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 3-year-old girl. Which of the following would be a concern for the nurse?
A) The toddler gained 4 pounds in weight since last year. B) The toddler gained 3 inches in height since last year. C) The toddler's anterior fontanel is not fully closed. D) The circumference of the child's head increased 1 inch since last year.
_____ caring experiences engages nursing students in defining caring and learning how to provide care
a. Needing c. Reflecting on b. Observing d. Simulating