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ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client has been prescribed several medications. Which medication is a beta blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Atenolol (Tenormin) because it is a beta blocker. Beta blockers work by blocking the action of adrenaline on beta receptors in the body, leading to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure. Verapamil (
A) is a calcium channel blocker, Captopril (
B) is an ACE inhibitor, and Clopidogrel (
D) is an antiplatelet medication. By process of elimination, Atenolol is the only option that belongs to the beta blocker class.
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