Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to give routine medications to a client with a history of hypertension. The nurse recognizes the need to assess the clients blood pressure before and after administering which of the following medications?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, lowers blood pressure, requiring monitoring, unlike simvastatin, aspirin, or metformin.