The client receives Metaproterenol , an adrenergic drug. A consulting physician orders carteolol (Ocupress), a beta -blocker. What best describes the nurse's assessment?

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Since carteolol is a beta-blocker, it will block the stimulatory effects of Metaproterenol, leading to decreased effectiveness. There is no evidence to suggest that the combination will lead to adverse effects or hypertensive crisis, so choices A and C are incorrect. The effects of Metaproterenol will not be increased, so choice D is also incorrect.

The Client Receives Metaproterenol , an Adrenergic Drug