A client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension. The client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is a beta blocker. Which response by the nurse is correct?

1. Amlodipine (Norvasc)
2. Furosemide (Lasix)
3. Ramipril (Altace)
4. Metoprolol (Lopressor)


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Rationale 1: Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 2: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic.
Rationale 3: Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 4: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta blocker.

Global Rationale: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta blocker. Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker. Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic. Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor.

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