The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking atenolol (Tenormin). What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about taking this medication?
a. The drug must be taken twice daily.
b. The patient must rise slowly from a chair or bed.
c. The medication is safe to take during pregnancy.
d. Use NSAIDs as needed for mild to moderate pain.
ANS: B
The side effects commonly associated with beta blockers include bradycardia, hypotension, and dizziness. Patients should be instructed to use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Atenolol may be taken once daily. Atenolol is contraindicated in the pregnant patient. NSAIDs decrease the effects of beta blockers and should be avoided.
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