To prevent life-threatening events from rapid withdrawal of a ...

[misspop]

To prevent life-threatening events from rapid withdrawal of a beta blocker:
 
  1. The dosage interval should be increased by 1 hour each day.
  2. An alpha blocker should be added to the treatment regimen before withdrawal.
  3. The dosage should be tapered over a period of weeks.
  4. The dosage should be decreased by one-half every 4 days.

Question 2

Carvedilol is heavily metabolized by CYP2D6 and 2C9, resulting in drug interactions with which of the following drug classes?
 
  1. Histamine 2 blockers
  2. Quinolones
  3. Serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
  4. All of the above

[joanwhite]

Answer to Question 1

4

Answer to Question 2

4

[misspop]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[joanwhite]

Great! Please up vote