A Beta Blocker Is Prescribed for a Patient with Angina

question 7

Multiple Choice

A beta blocker is prescribed for a patient with angina. The nurse reviews the orders for other drugs that may interact with the beta blocker. Which drugs or drug classes are known to have an interaction with a beta blocker? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Diuretics
• B) Anticholinergics
• C) Penicillins
• D) Oral hypoglycemics
• E) Alcohol
• F) Anticoagulants

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Definitions:

Breath Sounds

The sounds made by air as it moves through the respiratory system, which are auscultated with a stethoscope by a healthcare provider during a physical examination.

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to identify various heart conditions.

Electrical Activity

The movement of electrically charged particles, such as ions, which is fundamental to many biological processes, including nerve conduction and muscle contraction.

Heart

A muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.