The nurse is caring for a patient who has long-standing asthma and stable angina. Which medication can the nurse safely provide to the patient?
a. Pindolol (Visken)
b. Nadolol (Corgard)
c. Atenolol (Tenormin)
d. Propranolol (Inderal)
ANS: C
With asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, nonselective beta-adrenergic blockers are avoided due to bronchoconstriction. Metoprolol and Atenolol are more cardioselective and are used with asthma. A. B. D. The nurse should question before administering these medications.
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