A patient who has been prescribed timolol (Timoptic) for the last month reports that his asthma is worse. What is your best first response?
A) Check the patient's breath sounds and pulse rate.
B) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
C) Ask the patient what drugs he takes to control his asthma.
D) Reassure the patient that this is an expected response and requires no action.
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