What question should you be sure to ask before administering a dose of tamsulosin (Flomax) to a patient?
a. "Do you have a history of high blood pressure?"
b. "Have you ever had a problem with liver disease?"
c. "Are you allergic to any of the sulfa drugs?"
d. "How often are you sexually active?"
ANS: C
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