A Client Has a New Drug Order for A $\beta$ -Adrenergic Blocking Drug

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client has a new drug order for a $\beta$ -adrenergic blocking drug.The nurse would evaluate the client closely for an adverse effect after noting that the client has a history of which of the following health problems?

• A) Pneumonia
• B) Insulin-controlled diabetes mellitus
• C) Hypertension
• D) Intracranial aneurysm

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Definitions:

Internal Carotid Artery

A major artery in the head and neck that supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and forehead.

Circulatory Pathway

The route taken by blood as it circulates through the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

Brain

The complex central nervous system organ located in the skull, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and facilitating cognition and consciousness.

Anterior Tibial Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood to the front part of the lower leg.