A nurse works at a primary care physician practice, and has already been handed the prescriptions the primary care physician has written for a client.The nurse is looking at the patient's medication history, and notices that Mr.Smith's cardiologist has him taking carvedilol 6.25 mg p.o.b.i.d., lisinopril 10 mg p.o.daily, and spirinolactone 25 mg p.o.b.i.d.The prescriptions in the nurse's hand are for metoprolol 200 mg p.o.b.i.d.and enalapril 5 mg daily.What do you suggest the nurse do next?

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The nurse should verify with the primary care provider if they are aware of the current medications prescribed by the cardiologist, as the new prescriptions are for medications in the same classes (beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors) as those already prescribed, which could lead to potential drug interactions or overdosage.

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