Adrenergics raise blood pressure by causing the blood vessels to contract. Patients must be assessed carefully to ensure that they are not receiving too much medication and developing ________. Blood pressure must be checked regularly and often.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypertension
Adrenergics raise blood pressure by causing the blood vessels to contract. Assess patients carefully to make sure they are not receiving too much medication and developing hypertension.
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