During Therapy with a Beta Blocker, the Patient Notices That

question 6

Multiple Choice

During therapy with a beta blocker, the patient notices that she has swollen feet, has gained 3 pounds within 2 days, feels short of breath even when walking around the house, and has been dizzy. The nurse suspects that which of the following is occurring?

• A) The patient is experiencing an allergic reaction.
• B) The patient may be developing heart failure.
• C) More time is needed for the patient to see a therapeutic response to the drug.
• D) The patient is experiencing expected adverse effects of the drug.

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Definitions:

Cultural Variations

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Heritability

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