Alpha-Blockers

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (78 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

3 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Alpha-blockers are medications used in the management and treatment of essential hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and pheochromocytoma. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, activity, adverse events, and other key elements of alpha-blocker therapy in the clinical setting as relates to the essential points needed by members of an interprofessional team managing the care of patients with conditions as mentioned above.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the mechanism of action and administration of alpha-blockers.
  • Describe the adverse effects and contraindications of alpha-blockers.
  • Outline the appropriate monitoring and management for the toxicity of alpha-blockers.
  • Review some interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to improve outcomes in alpha-blocker therapy.

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