A 43-year-old man is taking pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) for sinusitis. He calls the clinic to report that it feels like his heart is racing and that he can "feel his heart beating fast." The nurse will instruct him to
A) continue taking the drug because the sensations will resolve with time.
B) decrease the dosage by one half.
C) stop taking the medication and come to the clinic as ordered by the physician.
D) lie down after each dose.
C
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