Alpha - adrenergic blockers

Question 2

Alpha - adrenergic blockers example

Answer 2

Zosin’s
- Prazosin
- Terazosin
- Alpha blocker
- Anti HTN

Question 3

Mechanism of actions and result

Answer 3

1. Decrease blood pressure by keeping hormone “norepinephrine” from tightening the muscle in walls of small arteries and veins
   Result :
   - Blood vessels remain OPEN and RELAXED
   - Improves blood flow
2. Improve urine flow - BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia (decrease urine obstruction.
3. reduce peripheral vascular resistance and BP via arterial venous dilation.

Question 4

Indication:

Answer 4

HTN

Question 5

Assessment

Answer 5

Wt, V/S , Orthostatic blood pressure

Monitor blood pressure

Question 6

Client education

Answer 6

1. Take with/without food
2. take 1st dosage bedtime
3. Position changes slowly
4. X Alcohol
5. Blood pressure self monitoring
6. life style modifications