The nurse has been doing medication education for the patient receiving atenolol (Tenormin), a beta blocker. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I need to take my pulse every day."
2. "If I have any side effects, I will stop the medication."
3. "I cannot take this drug if I develop glaucoma."
4. "I cannot continue to have my morning cup of coffee."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Beta blockers slow the heart rate; therefore the patient must monitor his pulse every day. Beta blockers should not be stopped suddenly. Caffeine is not prohibited with beta blockers. Adrenergic blockers, not beta blockers, are used to treat glaucoma.
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