A client taking metoprolol (Lopressor) 50 mg one tablet twice daily begins taking over-the-counter pseudoephedrine. The nurse would assess for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Hyperglycemic episode
B) Hypertensive episode
C) Rebound congestion
D) Hypoglycemic episode
E) Bradycardic episode
Ans: B, E
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A client taking a beta-adrenergic blocker, such as metoprolol, and a decongestant, such as pseudoephedrine, may develop an initial hypertensive episode followed by a bradycardic episode.
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