A patient begins taking nifedipine [Procardia], along with metoprolol, to treat hypertension. The nurse understands that metoprolol is used to:
a. reduce flushing.
b. minimize gingival hyperplasia.
c. prevent constipation.
d. prevent reflex tachycardia.
D
Beta blockers are combined with nifedipine to prevent reflex tachycardia. Beta blockers do not reduce flushing, minimize gingival hyperplasia, or prevent constipation. Beta blockers can reduce the adverse cardiac effects of nifedipine.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).