Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1738 of 2368
Before giving metoprolol, the nurse finds an apical pulse of 56 beats/minute. No hold parameters were ordered. Which action should the nurse take?
- Give the drug and recheck the pulse in one hour
- Withhold the drug and call the provider
- Give half of the dose and document it
- Give the drug and ask the client to rest
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Correct answer: Withhold the drug and call the provider
The drug is withheld and the provider is called when the heart rate is below 60 beats/minute and no other parameters are provided.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Autonomic Nervous System: BETA-1 ANTAGONISTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026