Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
The nurse receives a new client from the emergency department with an order for propranolol (Inderal). Upon looking at the client's history. which diagnosis would make the nurse clarify this order?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A) Tachycardia: Appropriate for propranolol. B) Kidney failure: Not contraindicated, metabolized by liver. C) Hypertension: Appropriate usD) Asthma: Correct, beta-blockers can exacerbate asthma.