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Question 37/60
According to theInstitute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), IVpropranololis considered ahigh-alert medicationinacute care settingsbecause it is a(n):
Correct Answer: A
Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
High-alert medicationsaredrugs that carry a higher risk of significant patient harmif used incorrectly.IV propranololis abeta-blocker (adrenergic antagonist)that can causesevere bradycardia, hypotension, and cardiac arrestif administered improperly.
#Explanation of Answer Choices:#A. Adrenergic antagonist#Correct.Propranololblocks beta receptors, reducing heart rate and blood pressure.#B. Chemotherapeutic agent# Incorrect.Propranolol is not a chemotherapy drug.#C. Opioid# Incorrect.Propranolol is not an opioid.#D. Anticoagulant# Incorrect.
Propranolol does not affect blood clotting.
#Reference:
* ISMP List of High-Alert Medications
* PTCB Exam: Medication Safety & Risk Management
High-alert medicationsaredrugs that carry a higher risk of significant patient harmif used incorrectly.IV propranololis abeta-blocker (adrenergic antagonist)that can causesevere bradycardia, hypotension, and cardiac arrestif administered improperly.
#Explanation of Answer Choices:#A. Adrenergic antagonist#Correct.Propranololblocks beta receptors, reducing heart rate and blood pressure.#B. Chemotherapeutic agent# Incorrect.Propranolol is not a chemotherapy drug.#C. Opioid# Incorrect.Propranolol is not an opioid.#D. Anticoagulant# Incorrect.
Propranolol does not affect blood clotting.
#Reference:
* ISMP List of High-Alert Medications
* PTCB Exam: Medication Safety & Risk Management
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