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alpha adrenergic blockers (smypatholytics)
alpha adrenergic blockers (sympatholytics)
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Nursing
Not Applicable
02/24/2011

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Term

alpha adrenergic blockers

(ex: prazosin, doxazosin mesylate)

actions

Definition

*venous and arterial dilation

*smooth muscle relaxation of the prostatic capsule and bladder neck

Term

alpha adrenergic blockers

(ex: prazosin, doxazosin mesylate)

therapeutic uses

Definition

*HTN

*doxazosin mesylate used to decr. symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) (e.g. urgency, frequency, dysuria)

Term

alpha adrenergic blockers

(ex: prazosin, doxazosin mesylate)

contraindications/precautions

Definition

*Category C Pregnancy Risk

*Contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity

Term

alpha adrenergic blockers

(ex: prazosin, doxazosin mesylate)

medication/food interactions

 

Definition

*antihypertensive meds may have additive hypotensive effects

*instruct client to observe for signs of hypotension (dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness)

*NSAIDs and clonidine can couteract the effects of prazosin (causing decr. antihypertensive effects)


Term

alpha adrenergic blockers

(ex: prazosin, doxazosin mesylate)

therapeutic nursing interventions and client education

Definition

*obtain baseline bp and hr

*medication may be taken with food

*recommend that client take initial dose at bedtime to decr. first-dose hypotensive effect

Term

alpha adrenergic blockers

(ex: prazosin, doxazosin mesylate)

nursing evaluation of medication effectiveness

Definition

*decr. in bp and maintenance of normotensive bp

*reduction in benign prostatic hypertrophy symptoms

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