UNIT 7 Alpha 1 Adrenergic Blocker CHAPTER 42

Question 1

Prazosin side effect

Answer 1

Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, anxiety, fatigue, weakness, headache, nasal congestion, depression, syncope, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, constipation, peripheral edema, erectile dysfunction, urinary frequency/incontinence, edema, weakness

Question 2

Prazosin adverse effect

Answer 2

Orthostatic hypotension,
palpitations, tachycardia, pancreatitis, elevated liver enzymes, dyspnea

Question 3

Use of Prazosin

Answer 3

Action
Block the alpha-adrenergic receptors, resulting in
vasodilation and decreased blood pressure’

Uses
Hypertension
Heart failure
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Can be used as monotherapy in African
Americans

Safer for asthma and diabetic

Question 4

Contraindications of Prazosin

Answer 4

Contraindications
 Caution
Decreased blood pressure
 Interactions
 Other drugs that lower blood pressure
 High protein binding drugs
 Alcohol
 OTC cold medications