#march2020mccqe1
A 62-year-old man with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension presents to his primary care provider for a routine health maintenance visit. He reports that he feels “better than ever” and explains that his daughter made him come in for his annual visit. He takes prazosin daily and occasionally some acetaminophen. He has no drug allergies and denies smoking, drinking, or the use of illicit drugs. His physical examination is within normal range except for his rectal examination, which revealed an enlarged prostate. His temperature is 36.8°C (98.2°F), respiratory rate is 13/min, pulse is 82/min, and blood pressure is 138/86 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely adverse effect of α1-adrenergic blockade in this patient?
(A) Decreased urine flow
(B) Increased blood pressure
(C) Increased sexual drive
(D) Irritability
(E) Orthostatic hypotension
A 62-year-old man with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension presents to his primary care provider for a routine health maintenance visit. He reports that he feels “better than ever” and explains that his daughter made him come in for his annual visit. He takes prazosin daily and occasionally some acetaminophen. He has no drug allergies and denies smoking, drinking, or the use of illicit drugs. His physical examination is within normal range except for his rectal examination, which revealed an enlarged prostate. His temperature is 36.8°C (98.2°F), respiratory rate is 13/min, pulse is 82/min, and blood pressure is 138/86 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely adverse effect of α1-adrenergic blockade in this patient?
(A) Decreased urine flow
(B) Increased blood pressure
(C) Increased sexual drive
(D) Irritability
(E) Orthostatic hypotension