RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1737 of 2368

A client with diabetes mellitus is prescribed metoprolol. Why should the nurse monitor the client's glucose level closely?

  1. The drug can mask common signs of hypoglycemia
  2. The drug directly raises blood glucose levels
  3. The drug blocks insulin from reaching its receptors
  4. The drug causes severe thirst and polyuria
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Correct answer: The drug can mask common signs of hypoglycemia

Metoprolol masks common signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as tremor and tachycardia, so glucose monitoring is needed.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Autonomic Nervous System: BETA-1 ANTAGONISTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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