Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with unstable angina who is prescribed metoprolol. The patient asks the nurse, 'Why do I have to take this medication?' What response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, decreases the heart rate and reduces myocardial oxygen demand by lowering the workload on the heart, which is beneficial for managing unstable angina.