The nurse is caring for a patient receiving hydralazine [Apresoline]. The healthcare provider prescribes propranolol [Inderal]. The nurse knows that a drug such as propranolol often is combined with hydralazine for what purpose?
A. To reduce the risk of headache
B. To improve hypotensive effects
C. To prevent heart failure
D. To protect against reflex tachycardia
D. To protect against reflex tachycardia
Explanation: Hydralazine is a vasodilator that lowers blood pressure, but it also can trigger reflex tachycardia. Beta blockers, such as propranolol, are added to the regimen to normalize the heart rate.
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