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

question 3

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The dosage interval should be increased by 1 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 4 days.

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