A 58-Year-Old Man Has Had a Myocardial Infarction (MI), Has

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 58-year-old man has had a myocardial infarction (MI) , has begun rehabilitation, and is ready for discharge. He is given a prescription for metoprolol (Lopressor) and becomes upset after reading the patient education pamphlet. "I don't have high blood pressure-why did my doctor give me this medicine?" Which explanation by the nurse is correct?

• A) "This medication will prevent blood clots that may lead to another heart attack."
• B) "Beta blockers will improve blood flow to the kidneys."
• C) "This drug is prescribed to prevent the high blood pressure that often occurs after a heart attack."
• D) "Studies have shown that this medication has greatly increased survival rates in patients who have had a heart attack."

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