ATI RN
ATI n200 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse gives metoprolol 25 mg PO BID to a client who has coronary artery disease. The nurse understands that the primary use of this medication is to:
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Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, reduces heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, effectively decreasing the cardiac workload. Metoprolol does not primarily dilate coronary arteries. While it can help manage dysrhythmias, its main purpose is to reduce cardiac workload. Metoprolol does not increase the strength of myocardial contraction; it may reduce it slightly to decrease oxygen demand.
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