The client is being treated with metoprolol as well as digitalis. The nurse anticipates the interaction of these two drugs will result in an increased incidence of:
a. tachycardia.
b. heart block.
c. bradycardia.
d. cardiac pauses.
ANS: C
The combination of metoprolol and digitalis will result in an increase incidence of bradycardia.
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