A patient is diagnosed with hypertension, and first-line drug therapy with a b-adrenergic blocking agent is planned. After reviewing the patient's history, the nurse consults with the health care provider about the use of this drug upon finding a history of

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Cardioselective b-adrenergic blocking agents block b₁-adrenergic receptors. Nonselective agents block b₁- and b₂-adrenergic receptors. Nonselective agents may cause bronchospasm, especially in patients with a history of asthma. b-blockers will have no effect on the patient's peptic ulcer disease or alcohol dependency. The use of a b-blocker for a hypertensive patient who has had an MI is appropriate because b-blocker therapy is recommended after MI.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Hypertension, and First-Line Drug Therapy