The client is prescribed propranolol (Inderal) for migraine headache prophylaxis. The nurse prepares discharge instruction based on the fact that propranolol (Inderal) belongs to which class of medication?
1. Beta blocker
2. Calcium channel blocker
3. Ergot alkaloid
4. Triptan
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Propranolol (Inderal) is a beta blocker.
Rationale 2: Propranolol is a beta blocker.
Rationale 3: Propranolol is a beta blocker.
Rationale 4: Propranolol is a beta blocker.
Global Rationale: Propranolol (Inderal) is a beta blocker.
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