A patient is taking doxazosin mesylate (Cardura) 1 mg/day to treat hypertension. The nurse notes a blood pressure of 110/72 mm Hg and a heart rate of 92 beats per minute. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which change to the drug regimen?

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Doxazosin mesylate is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker used to treat hypertension by relaxing blood vessels. The patient's blood pressure is controlled, but the heart rate is elevated, which could be addressed by adding a beta-adrenergic blocker to control heart rate.

A Patient Is Taking Doxazosin Mesylate (Cardura) 1 Mg/day to Treat