Table 5 Knowledge assessments on the classes of medications and medications that can cause orthostatic hypotension
Class of medications (n = 56) | Response category | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Antihypertensive can cause orthostatic hypotension Correct answer: Yes | Yes | 46 (82.1) |
No | 10 (17.9) | |
Antipsychotics can cause orthostatic hypotension Correct answer: Yes | Yes | 10 (17.9) |
No | 46 (82.1) | |
Some medications that can cause orthostatic (n = 56) | ||
Prazosin can cause orthostatic hypotension Correct answer: Yes | Yes | 28 (50.0) |
No | 28 (50.0) | |
Chlorpromazine can cause orthostatic hypotension Correct answer: Yes | Yes | 5 (8.9) |
No | 51 (91.1) | |
Hydralazine can cause orthostatic hypotension Correct answer: Yes | Yes | 22 (39.3) |
No | 34 (60.7) | |
Score distribution ODs Scores (n = 56) | Frequency | % |
0 | 8 | 14.3 |
1 | 9 | 16.1 |
2 | 18 | 32.1 |
3 | 15 | 26.8 |
4 | 5 | 8.9 |
5 | 1 | 1.8 |
Knowledge on ODs | ||
Satisfactory knowledge (score ≥ 80%) | 6 | 10.7 |
Unsatisfactory knowledge (score < 80%) | 50 | 89.3 |