Angina Mr. Jok is a 60-vear-old man who frequently experiences chest pains when he jogs or climbs stairs. Following a physical exam and laboratory tests, he is diagnosed with exercise angina. He also suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hyperlipidemia, and is a current smoker. His doctor initially prescribes the medication metoprolol to address his chest pain. A. To what drug class does metoprolol belong? B. Describe the mechanism of action for metoprolol. Explain why metoprolol alleviates the symptoms of exercise angina. C. What side effects/toxicities occur in patients taking metoprolol? Are certain adverse effects more of a concern in this patient?
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