The patient has been started on a treatment regimen that includes atenolol (Tenormin) and complains to the nurse of feeling weak. Which is the best response from the nurse?
a. "I will hold your next dose of the medication."
b. "You may need an increase in your next dose of the medication."
c. "This is an adverse reaction to the medication. I will stop the drug."
d. "This is a side effect of the medication. I will notify your physician."
ANS: D
Weakness can be a side effect of atenolol. Beta blockers should not be stopped abruptly.
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