Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A client has been prescribed several medications. Which medication is a beta blocker?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Atenolol (Tenormin) because it is a beta blocker. Beta blockers work by blocking the action of adrenaline on beta receptors in the body, leading to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure. Verapamil (A) is a calcium channel blocker, Captopril (B) is an ACE inhibitor, and Clopidogrel (D) is an antiplatelet medication. By process of elimination, Atenolol is the only option that belongs to the beta blocker class.