A patient with hypertension is prescribed terazosin (Hytrin). When should you administer the first dose of this drug to the patient?

a. In the morning to avoid waking the patient at night
b. With meals to avoid GI problems
c. With a full glass of water
d. At bedtime


ANS: D

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