When teaching a client about an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker to treat prostatic hyperplasia, the nurse will explain that this medication will begin to work within:
1. 1–2 months.
2. 5–7 days.
3. 1–2 weeks.
4. 1 or 2 days.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This medication improves symptoms more quickly than 1–2 months.
Rationale 2: This medication takes longer to improve symptoms than 5–7 days.
Rationale 3: The alpha-1 adrenergic blockers improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia within 1–2 weeks after the initiation of medication therapy.
Rationale 4: This medication takes longer to improve symptoms than 1 or 2 days.
Global Rationale: The alpha-1 adrenergic blockers improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia within 1–2 weeks after the initiation of medication therapy.
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