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What is a serious side effect of metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)?
What is a serious side effect of metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)?
- Congestive heart failure (CHF) (correct)
- Joint pain
- Insomnia
- Gastrointestinal upset
What is the black box warning associated with metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)?
What is the black box warning associated with metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)?
- It should not be taken with calcium channel blockers
- It should be taken with food
- It should never be stopped abruptly (correct)
- It should not be taken with other beta blockers
What effect does metoprolol tartrate have on heart rate?
What effect does metoprolol tartrate have on heart rate?
- Increases heart rate
- No effect on heart rate
- Stabilizes heart rate
- Lowers heart rate (correct)
Which side effect of metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Which side effect of metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia?
What is a serious side effect of metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) according to the text?
What is a serious side effect of metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) according to the text?
What is the black box warning associated with metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) according to the text?
What is the black box warning associated with metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) according to the text?
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