The nurse will suspect that the patient with stable angina is experiencing a side effect of the prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) if the
a. patient is restless and agitated.
b. blood pressure is 90/54 mm Hg.
c. patient complains about feeling anxious.
d. cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 61 beats/minute.
ANS: B
Patients taking ?-adrenergic blockers should be monitored for hypotension and bradycardia. Because this class of medication inhibits the sympathetic nervous system, restlessness, agitation, hypertension, and anxiety will not be side effects.
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