MACE Medication Assistant Exam Prep

Answer: B - Especially in seniors, medications such as beta-blockers may cause a lower maximum heart rate. Patients should be aware of this, as it will impact, especially during cardiovascular activity.  Beta-blockers, also called beta-adrenergic blocking agents, function by blocking the release of the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline in certain body parts. This results in a slowing heart rate and reduces the force at which blood is pumped around your body.