Which of the medications is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices List of Confused Drug Names because it is available in two different chemical forms that can be easily confused?
A. Labetalol
B. Hydralazine
C. Nifedipine
D. Metoprolol
Answer: D. Metoprolol
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