A Client May Be Eligible to Discontinue A $\beta$ -Adrenergic Blocking Drug

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client may be eligible to discontinue a $\beta$ -adrenergic blocking drug.The nurse explains that the drug cannot be stopped immediately but must be tapered down over what period of time?

• A) 2 to 3 days
• B) 1 to 2 weeks
• C) 2 to 4 weeks
• D) 4 to 6 weeks

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