A 60-year-old man with stable angina is starting a beta-blocker. Which potential side effect should patients be warned about according to UK prescribi...

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A 60-year-old man with stable angina is starting a beta-blocker. Which potential side effect should patients be warned about according to UK prescribing guidelines?

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Cold extremities and fatigue

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Persistent tachycardia

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Hyperglycaemia always

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Gum hyperplasia

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Reflex bradycardia is never a concern

MCQ (SBA): Stable angina

A 60-year-old man with stable angina is starting a beta-blocker. Which potential side effect should patients be warned about according to UK prescribing guidelines?