Psychotropic Medications for Specific Disorders
Psychotropic Medications for Specific Disorders ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client with PTSD who is prescribed prazosin (Minipress). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.).
According to the web search results, prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker that can help reduce nightmares and insomnia in clients with PTSD by blocking the effects of norepinephrine. It can also lower blood pressure by causing vasodilation, so clients should change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension.
According to the web search results, prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker that can help reduce nightmares and insomnia in clients with PTSD by blocking the effects of norepinephrine. It can also lower blood pressure by causing vasodilation, so clients should change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension.
Prazosin does not increase appetite or cause weight gain.
Prazosin does not cause dry mouth, but rather nasal congestion.
Prazosin does not cause drowsiness, but rather insomnia in some clients.
According to the web search results, prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker that can help reduce nightmares and insomnia in clients with PTSD by blocking the effects of norepinephrine. It can also lower blood pressure by causing vasodilation, so clients should change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension.
Choice C is wrong because prazosin does not increase appetite or cause weight gain.
Choice D is wrong because prazosin does not cause dry mouth, but rather nasal congestion.
Choice E is wrong because prazosin does not cause drowsiness, but rather insomnia in some clients.