Adherence to Beta Blocker Therapy May Be Affected by Their

question 10

Multiple Choice

Adherence to beta blocker therapy may be affected by their:

• A) Short half-lives requiring BID dosing
• B) Tendency to elevate lipid levels
• C) Effects on the male genitalia,which may produce impotence
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Talbutal

A barbiturate derivative used as a sedative and hypnotic drug.

Paregoric

An opium tincture used historically to treat diarrhea by decreasing bowel movements and to alleviate pain with its sedative effects.

Schedule I

A category of controlled substances that have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision.

Abuse Potential

The likelihood or risk that a substance, often a drug, can lead to dependency or addiction in users.