The nurse will teach the patient beginning therapy with alfuzosin, an alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent, to expect which common (and usually self-limiting) adverse effect(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nausea
b. Insomnia
c. Dizziness
d. Headache
e. Lethargy
f. Anorexia
ANS: C, D, E
Dizziness, headache, and lethargy are adverse effects of treatment with alfuzosin. Nausea, insomnia, and anorexia are not adverse effects of treatment with alfuzosin.
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