The nurse is caring for a patient who takes metoprolol for angina. The patient asks how long it takes for the medicine to work. What is the nurse's best response?
A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) 90 minutes
A
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Oral metoprolol has an onset of action of 15 minutes. Other options are incorrect.
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