31. A patient with chronic heart failure is prescribed carvedilol. Clinically, what is a critical caution when initiating carvedilol therapy, especially in the elderly?
A.
Rapid dose escalation is recommended.
B.
Initiate at a low dose and titrate up slowly to avoid worsening heart failure symptoms.
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C.
It should be stopped if blood pressure drops slightly.
D.
It should be given only in the hospital setting.
📖 Additional Information
Rapid dose escalation is recommended.
Initiate at a low dose and titrate up slowly to avoid worsening heart failure symptoms.
It should be stopped if blood pressure drops slightly.
