HURST READINESS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1. A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerb... ate asthma? A. Pindolol (Visken). B. Carteolol (Ocupress). C. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). D. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) ANS Metoprolol Tartrate( Lopressor) The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. -Pindolol (A) is a beta2 blocker that can cause bronchoconstriction and increase asthmatic symptoms. -Although carteolol (B) is a beta blocking agent and an effective antihypertensive agent used in managing angina, it can increase a client's risk for bronchoconstriction due to its nonselective beta blocker action. [Show More]

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