Pharmacological TherapiesQuestion 89 of 120
A nurse is administering a beta-blocker such as metoprolol. Which parameter should be checked before administration?
a.Apical heart rate and blood pressure
b.Urine specific gravity
c.Serum bilirubin
d.White blood cell count
Explanation
Beta-blockers lower heart rate and blood pressure, so both should be assessed before administration and the dose held for significant bradycardia or hypotension per parameters.
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