A client is prescribed atenolol. After administering the drug, the nurse would be alert for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Cough
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Bradycardia
D) Dizziness
E) Constipation
Ans: C, D
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Common adverse reactions seen with atenolol, a beta-adrenergic blocker, include bradycardia, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and nervousness. Cough is associated with ACE inhibitors. Hyperkalemia is associated with eplerenone and aliskiren. Constipation is not a common adverse reaction with atenolol.
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