The client is being treated with Alupent. The client is also being treated with a beta-blocker drug. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two drugs will result in:
a. increased action of the Alupent.
b. toxicity of the beta blocker.
c. decreased action of the Alupent.
d. anaphylactic reaction to the beta blocker.
ANS: C
Combining Alupent and a beta blocker will result in decreased action of the Alupent.
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