ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with asthma who is prescribed metoprolol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Wheezing. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that can potentially exacerbate asthma by causing bronchoconstriction.
Therefore, monitoring for wheezing is crucial as it indicates a potential adverse reaction. Increased respiratory rate (
A) would not be expected with metoprolol. Bronchodilation (
B) is the opposite effect of what metoprolol can cause. Decreased sputum production (
C) is not a common monitoring parameter for metoprolol in asthma.
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