Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a history of asthma. The nurse reviews the provider's orders and recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Carvedilol, a non-selective beta-blocker, can exacerbate asthma symptoms by causing bronchoconstriction. In clients with asthma, beta-1 selective blockers are preferred, so clarification is needed. Fluticasone, amoxicillin, and isosorbide dinitrate do not pose direct risks in this context.