A client has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hypertension. Which medication could the client safely receive for hypertension?
1. Terazosin (Hytrin)
2. Sildenafil (Viagra)
3. Finasteride (Proscar)
4. Tamsulosin (Flomax)
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.
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