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HESI RN 301 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient who is receiving metoprolol 2 days after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Which physiological action of metoprolol supports the desired or therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, reduces heart rate and blood pressure, decreasing afterload to lower cardiac workload post-ACS. It reduces contractility, doesnβt increase preload, and increases filling time.
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