UNIT 11 Adrenergic Blocker

Question 1

What is the drug class of Tamsulosin?

A. NSAID
B. Beta 2 agonist
C. Adrenergic Blocker
D. androgen

Answer 1

C. Adrenergic Blocker

Question 2

Action of Tamsulosin

Answer 2

Tamsulosin
* Class
* Alpha Adrenergic Blocker (antagonist)
* Action
*Relaxes muscles in prostate, increases urine flow in patients with

BPH
* Uses
* Improves symptoms associated with BPH such as dribbling, frequency, hesitation, nocturia. Additionally causes vasodilation

Question 3

Side effect of Tamsulosin

Answer 3

Side effects
* Dizziness, headache, fatigue, miosis
* Nasal congestion
* Polyuria
* GI upset

Question 4

Adverse effect of Tamsulosin

Answer 4

Adverse reactions
* Orthostatic hypotension (vasodilation)
* Edema
* Dyspnea
* palpitations

Question 5

Nursing Intervention of Tamsulosin

Answer 5

Interventions/teaching
* Monitor blood pressure
* Teach to get up slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension
* Take at bedtime
* Be careful performing dangerous activities/driving until effect of medication is known
* Notify MD if having eye surgery
* Take with food