The nurse preceptor is caring for a patient who has a history of aggressive behavior. The novice nurse asks, "Why is the patient taking a cardiac medication if he does not have a heart condition?" What is the preceptor's best response?

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4. The nurse must be aware of the neurobiology associated with aggression. Beta-adrenergic antagonists are used in the collaborative treatment of aggression as well as to treat cardiac conditions. Beta-adrenergic antagonists decrease norepinephrine levels, decreasing the risk of violence. Beta-adrenergic agonists and calcium channel blockers are not used in the collaborative treatment of aggressive behavior.

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