metoprolol
Beta blockerWhat it's for
HTN, HF, post-MI, rate control
Nursing considerations
- Check apical pulse + BP before dose — know your hold parameters (often HR < 60, SBP < 100)
- Never stop abruptly — rebound tachycardia/angina
- Masks hypoglycemia signs in diabetics
Key side effects
📈 Watch
HR, BP, glucose in diabetics
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
