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Pharmacology 3rd Edition by Michael Adams , Carol Urban
Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133923612Pharmacology 3rd Edition by Michael Adams , Carol Urban
Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133923612 Exercise 6
Remember the patient "Amos Tucker" from the beginning of the chapter? Now read the remainder of the case study. Based on the information presented within this chapter, respond to the critical thinking questions that follow.
Amos Tucker is a 48-year-old executive who lives a very active life. He has a wife and two teenage children. His job requires frequent travel for up to 2 weeks at a time. Every year, Amos's company recommends a complete health physical as part of the executive benefits package. Amos has not taken advantage of this opportunity in the past. However, this year his wife has insisted that he have a checkup.
Amos arrives at the employee health clinic for the physical exam. On arrival he is visibly anxious and has accepted three calls on his cell phone since entering the clinic. During the initial health history session, Amos reveals that he smokes one pack of cigarettes per day and does not drink alcohol. He states that he has no time for exercise and has gained weight during the past year. Most nights Amos sleeps 4 to 6 hours. He states that he frequently wakes up during the night with thoughts of what he needs to do the next day. He finds it difficult to return to sleep after waking.
His past medical and family history indicate that both of his parents died within the past 10 years. His father died of a stroke and his mother died of a heart attack. Amos states that he has been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) in the past but he stopped taking it. When questioned about why he chose not to take the medication, Amos reluctantly confides in you that he suspected that the medication was causing sexual adverse effects.
The physical examination reveals that Amos is 1.9 m (6?2?) tall and weighs 119 kg (262 lb). His body temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), heart rate is 88 beats/min, respiratory rate is 18 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 160/90 mmHg. During the examination an ECG and laboratory test results were all within normal limits.
Identify the mechanism of action associated with prazosin (Minipress).
Amos Tucker is a 48-year-old executive who lives a very active life. He has a wife and two teenage children. His job requires frequent travel for up to 2 weeks at a time. Every year, Amos's company recommends a complete health physical as part of the executive benefits package. Amos has not taken advantage of this opportunity in the past. However, this year his wife has insisted that he have a checkup.
Amos arrives at the employee health clinic for the physical exam. On arrival he is visibly anxious and has accepted three calls on his cell phone since entering the clinic. During the initial health history session, Amos reveals that he smokes one pack of cigarettes per day and does not drink alcohol. He states that he has no time for exercise and has gained weight during the past year. Most nights Amos sleeps 4 to 6 hours. He states that he frequently wakes up during the night with thoughts of what he needs to do the next day. He finds it difficult to return to sleep after waking.
His past medical and family history indicate that both of his parents died within the past 10 years. His father died of a stroke and his mother died of a heart attack. Amos states that he has been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) in the past but he stopped taking it. When questioned about why he chose not to take the medication, Amos reluctantly confides in you that he suspected that the medication was causing sexual adverse effects.
The physical examination reveals that Amos is 1.9 m (6?2?) tall and weighs 119 kg (262 lb). His body temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), heart rate is 88 beats/min, respiratory rate is 18 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 160/90 mmHg. During the examination an ECG and laboratory test results were all within normal limits.
Identify the mechanism of action associated with prazosin (Minipress).
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Prazosin is an antihypertensi...
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