Discussion
Friday December 11, 1998 - Question 7
Which of the following statements about the clinical manifestations of beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist toxicity is correct?
A. Beta adrenergic receptor antagonists are not
known to directly cause ventricular arrhythmias.
B. Torsade de pointe has not been reported in
beta adrenergic receptor antagonist toxicity.
C. Tissue hypoxia is the only cause of the central
nervous system effects of the beta adrenergic receptor antagonists.
D. Lipid solubility does not influence the presence
and severity of central nervous system depression.
E. Coma and seizures are reported less frequently
with the water-soluble agents.