Which of the following medications would cause a health care provider to question the order if the patient was also receiving nadolol (Corgard)?
a. Ipratropium (Atrovent)
b. Zafirlukast (Accolate)
c. Cromolyn (Intal)
d. Albuterol (Ventolin)
ANS: D
Albuterol is a beta adrenergic agonist that should not be used in the presence of a beta adrenergic blocker such as nadolol; the effect of the beta agonist will be decreased.
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