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Which of the following is a common generic suffix for beta blockers such as atenolol, propranolol, and metoprolol?

  1. erol

  2. opine

  3. olol

  4. oxin

The correct answer is: olol

The common generic suffix for beta blockers such as atenolol, propranolol, and metoprolol is "-olol." This suffix is a characteristic marker for beta blockers, helping to identify drugs within this class. The other options provided do not serve as common suffixes for beta blockers and are not typically associated with this category of medications.