A nurse is caring for several patients receiving beta blocker therapy.The nurse has noted that some patients develop wheezing after beta blocker therapy.Which preparation would the nurse consider most problematic?

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Propranolol (Inderal) is a non-selective beta blocker, meaning it blocks both β1 (beta-1) and β2 (beta-2) adrenergic receptors. Blocking β2 receptors can lead to bronchoconstriction, which can cause wheezing, making it more problematic for patients with respiratory issues compared to beta-1 selective blockers (like Atenolol, Metoprolol, and Bisoprolol) that primarily affect the heart and have less impact on the lungs.

A Nurse Is Caring for Several Patients Receiving Beta Blocker