A nurse is discussing exercise intensity with a client. Which of the following medications that the client is taking may limit the usefulness of heart rate as an indicator of exercise intensity?
a. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
b. Metoprolol (Toprol)
c. Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
d. Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Answer: b. Metoprolol (Toprol)
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