A nurse administers medications to an older man. Which of the following statements if made by the client indicates understanding of the use of tamsulosin?
A) "I am so happy that this medication is working to decrease my urinary incontinence."
B) "I now have had much less bladder pain and cramping."
C) "My blood pressure has been higher since taking this medication."
D) "My urine flow starts much faster now."
Ans: D
Alpha-blockers or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are used for prostate enlargement and bladder outlet obstruction: alfuzosin, doxazosin, dutasteride, finasteride, tamsulosin, and terazosin. Alpha-blockers decrease blood pressure, do not impact bladder pain, and are not generally used to treat urinary incontinence.
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