To Prevent Life-Threatening Events Resulting from Rapid Withdrawal of a Beta

question 30

Multiple Choice

To prevent life-threatening events resulting from rapid withdrawal of a beta blocker:

• A)The dosage interval should be increased by one hour each day.
• B)An alpha blocker should be added to the treatment regimen before withdrawal.
• C)The dosage should be tapered over a period of weeks.
• D)The dosage should be decreased by one-half every four days.

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