A 76-year-old male client with atrial fibrillation is on metoprolol, 50 mg PO three times a day. He is being treated for glaucoma and is started on Timolol Maleate eyedrops. What should the nurse be aware of when administering this medication?
a. Hypotension
b. Tachycardia
c. Hypertension
d. Atrial tachycardia
a. Hypotension
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a. Hypotension is a concern because timolol is a beta-adrenergic blocker. Taking an added beta-blocker could aggravate preexisting cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders.
b. Bradycardia, not tachycardia, is a concern. .
c. Hypertension is not a concern. .
d. Bradycardia, not atrial tachycardia, is a concern. .
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