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List the medication belong to alpha-blocker medication group?

Prazosin (Minipress) - Used for hypertension and sometimes for PTSD-related nightmares. Terazosin (Hytrin) - Used for hypertension and BPH. Doxazosin (Cardura) - Used for hypertension and BPH. Tamsulosin (Flomax) - Primarily used for BPH. Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) - Used for BPH. Silodosin (Rapaflo) - Used for BPH. Phentolamine - Mainly used for the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and to treat hypertensive crises related to this tumor or from the interaction of tyramine-containing foods and MAO inhibitors.

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For which common condition in older men, characterized by urinary symptoms like hesitancy or weak stream, are alpha-blockers frequently prescribed?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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Besides BPH, which cardiovascular condition can alpha-blockers be used to treat?

Hypertension.

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What is the term for the sudden and severe drop in blood pressure that can occur, particularly with the first dose of an alpha-blocker?

First-dose phenomenon.

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Which common side effect involves feeling lightheaded or faint upon transitioning from sitting or lying down to standing, and is often associated with alpha-blockers?

Orthostatic hypotension.

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If a patient on alpha-blockers complains of a stuffy nose and dizziness, are these expected side effects?

Yes, nasal congestion and dizziness are potential side effects of alpha-blockers.

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Why should alpha-blockers be used cautiously in patients taking medications for erectile dysfunction like sildenafil?

The combination can lead to a significant drop in blood pressure.

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If a patient is about to start on an alpha-blocker, what advice regarding the timing of the first dose is crucial to minimize the risk of the first-dose phenomenon?

It's often recommended to take the first dose at bedtime.

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How should a nurse instruct a patient to transition from sitting to standing while on alpha-blocker therapy to minimize the risk of orthostatic hypotension?

Rise slowly to give the body time to adjust and prevent dizziness or potential falls.

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What is an essential monitoring parameter for patients newly initiated on alpha-blocker therapy for hypertension?

Regular blood pressure and heart rate monitoring, especially in the initial stages of therapy.

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