The physician has prescribed an alpha blocker for the client. The nurse anticipates what medication to be prescribed?
1. Atenolol (Tenormin)
2. Doxazosin (Cardura)
3. Lisinopril (Zestril)
4. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Atenolol (Tenormin) is incorrect because it is a beta blocker.
Rationale 2: Doxazosin (Cardura) is an alpha blocker.
Rationale 3: Lisinopril (Zestril) is incorrect because this medication is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 4: Diltiazem (Cardizem) is incorrect because it is a calcium channel blocker.
Global Rationale: Doxazosin (Cardura) is an alpha blocker. Atenolol (Tenormin) is incorrect because it is a beta blocker. Lisinopril (Zestril) is incorrect because this medication is an ACE inhibitor. Diltiazem (Cardizem) is incorrect because it is a calcium channel blocker.
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