The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the hospital with hypertension who is taking prazosin

Hypertension, stage 1

The patient's BP can be classified as hypertension stage I, in which systolic blood pressure (SBP) ranges between 140 and 159 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is between 90 and 99 mm Hg. In normal BP, SBP is less than 120 mm Hg and DBP is less than 80 mm Hg. In the case of prehypertension, SBP ranges between 120 and 139 mm Hg and DBP is between 80 and 89 mm Hg. In hypertension stage II, SBP is 160 mm Hg or more and DBP is 100 mm Hg or more.

Does prazosin cause hypotension?

The most troublesome side effect of prazosin is the “first-dose phenomenon,” which is significant orthostatic hypotension occurring after administration of the first dose. This phenomenon is particularly common in patients receiving UF with dialysis and those on sodium restriction.

What is the current first line treatment against hypertension?

There are three main classes of medication that are usually in the first line of treatment for hypertension: 1. Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) 2. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors or ACE-I) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) 3. Diuretics.

Which of the following drug is used for treating hypertensive condition?

Captopril is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs, such as diuretics or beta-adrenergic-blocking agents.

Which drug class is prescribed as initial therapy for hypertension after myocardial infarction?

The recommended initial treatment for hypertensive patients with heart failure or previous myocardial infarction includes a beta blocker and an ACE inhibitor.