A beta blocker is prescribed for a patient with angina. The nurse reviews the orders for other drugs that may interact with the beta blocker. Which drugs or drug classes are known to have an interaction with a beta blocker? (Select all that apply.)

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When taken with beta blockers, diuretics and alcohol may cause additive hypotensive effects; oral hypoglycemic medications may cause the blood glucose to decrease; and anticholinergics may cause decreased beta blocker effects. Penicillins and anticoagulants are not known to interact with beta blockers.

A Beta Blocker Is Prescribed for a Patient with Angina