What might occur if metoprolol (Lopressor) were administered to a client with asthma?
a. Bronchospasm
b. Headache
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Hypertension
a. Bronchospasm
FEEDBACK:
a. Beta-adrenergic blockers block the beta-2 receptors in the lungs, which can lead to bronchospasms.
b. Headache is not a known occurrence when administering Lopressor to clients with asthma. .
c. Hyperglycemia is not a known occurrence when administering Lopressor to clients with asthma.
d. Hypertension is not a known occurrence when administering Lopressor to clients with asthma. .
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