What adverse reaction does the nurse anticipate if the 56-year-old patient takes his beta-blocker with clonidine?
A) Hypertension
B) Bradycardia
C) Angina
D) Syncope
A
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A paradoxical hypertension occurs when clonidine is given with beta-blockers, and an increased rebound hypertension with clonidine withdrawal may also occur. It is best to avoid this combination. Bradycardia, angina, and syncope are not associated with this drug combination.
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