A client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension. The client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is a beta blocker. Which response by the nurse is correct?
1. Amlodipine (Norvasc)
2. Furosemide (Lasix)
3. Ramipril (Altace)
4. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Amlodipine (Norvasc) is incorrect because this medication is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 2: Furosemide (Lasix) is incorrect because this medication is a loop diuretic.
Rationale 3: Ramipril (Altace) is incorrect because this medication is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 4: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta blocker.
Global Rationale: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta blocker. Amlodipine (Norvasc) is incorrect because this medication is a calcium channel blocker. Furosemide (Lasix) is incorrect because this medication is a loop diuretic. Ramipril (Altace) is incorrect because this medication is an ACE inhibitor.
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