Question

The nurse is administering the morning mediations to a patient on the cardiac telemetry unit. Atenolol has been prescribed for this patient. Prior to administration, the nurse would tell the patient that the medication is which type of antihypertensive?

A. Diuretic
B. Beta blocker
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
D. Vasodilator

Answer 1

Atenolol is a Beta blocker type of antihypertensive medication.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would tell the patient that Atenolol, the medication being administered, is a Beta blocker type of antihypertensive medication.