Bisoprolol (Zebeta) would be the drug of choice for which patient with a diagnosis of hypertension?
A) A 7-year-old patient
B) A 15-year-old patient
C) A 37-year-old patient
D) A 69-year-old patient
D
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Bisoprolol is the drug of choice for older adults. It is not associated with as many adverse effects in the elderly and regular dosing profiles can be used. This drug does not have an established pediatric dosage. Although the 37-year-old patient is an adult, there are additional choices for this patient, with a more favorable adverse effect profile.
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