A Patient with Chronic Stable Angina Is Being Treated with Metoprolol

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic stable angina is being treated with metoprolol (Lopressor) . The nurse will suspect that the patient is experiencing a side effect of the metoprolol if

• A) the patient is restless and agitated.
• B) the BP is 190/110 mm Hg.
• C) the cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 45.
• D) the patient complains about feeling anxious.

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Definitions:

Mutation

Permanent change in the DNA sequence of a chromosome.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are characterized by having a carboxyl and an amino group.

DNA Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism that can lead to variations in phenotype.

Altered Protein

A protein that has undergone changes in its structure due to mutations, modifications, or environmental conditions, potentially affecting its function.