A 54-year-old man comes to the emergency department with acute chest pain, nausea, sweating, and shortness of breath. The patient has a history of recreational drug use and reports using cocaine, heroin, and alcohol earlier in the day. Temperature is 36.1°C (97°F), pulse is 101/min, respirations are 22/min, and blood pressure is 150/100 mm Hg. The medication typically used to treat this acute condition is currently contraindicated for this patient. Which of the following physiologic responses would occur if the contraindicated Beta blocker) medication were given?
Select one of the following: