Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will start alfuzosin for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. the nurse should instruct the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication? a bradycardia b edema c hypotension d tremor

Explanation:

Alfuzosin is an alpha - adrenergic blocker. Alpha - adrenergic blockers can cause vasodilation. Vasodilation leads to a decrease in blood pressure (hypotension). Bradycardia is not a typical adverse effect of alfuzosin (it may cause reflex tachycardia in some cases due to the drop in blood pressure). Edema is not a common adverse effect associated with alfuzosin's mechanism of action. Tremor is not a recognized adverse effect of alfuzosin.

Answer:

C. Hypotension