Which statement indicates that a client understands the most appropriate time of day to take an alpha blocker drug for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
a. "I'll take my medication at bedtime."
b. "As soon as I get up, I will take my medi-cation."
c. "I will take my medication with food or milk."
d. "I'll take my medication on an empty stomach."
A
Bedtime dosing should decrease the risk of hypotension with an alpha blocker drug. Giving the medication during the day will increase the client's risk of experiencing weakness, lightheaded-ness, and dizziness.
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