A patient asks you how atenolol (Tenormin) will help reduce hypertension. What is your best response?
a. It will help your body rid itself of excess fluids and decrease the work your heart must do to pump blood.
b. It will help decrease built-up water and salt in your blood and tissues.
c. It will block vasoconstriction as well as salt and water retention.
d. It will decrease your heart rate and how hard your heart pumps.
Question 2
Which precaution is most important for you to teach a patient who has been prescribed a beta blocker drug for hypertension?
a. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this drug.
b. Weigh yourself daily at the same time every morning.
c. Wear gloves and other warm clothing during cold weather.
d. Do not suddenly stop taking this drug without notifying your prescriber.
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