Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for terazosin. The nurse should identify that this medication is indicated for which of the following disorders?
Correct answer
A,D
Rationale
The correct answers are A and D. Terazosin is indicated for hypertension and benign prostatic hypertrophy. For hypertension, terazosin works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. For benign prostatic hypertrophy, it helps relax muscles in the prostate and bladder to improve urine flow. Choices B and E are incorrect because terazosin is not typically used for heart failure or erectile dysfunction. Choice C is incorrect as terazosin does not treat male pattern baldness.