A geriatric patient with a diagnosis of essential hypertension recently underwent a change in his medication regimen and was prescribed metoprolol 12.5 mg PO bid
Which of the following statements by the patient may suggest a need to alter or discontinue this medication?
A) "I don't ever recall feeling so hopeless as I have in the last couple of weeks."
B) "I hardly ever get headaches, but the last two mornings I've woken up with one."
C) "It might be my imagination, but I sometimes feel like my heart skips a beat."
D) "I usually have a good appetite, but that hasn't been the case this week."
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