Alpha Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
What do alpha blockers do?
A
they may have no effect on heart rate, may decrease or have no effect on blood pressure, and may increase or have no effect on exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure.
2
Q
Alternate name for Cardura
A
Doxazosin
3
Q
Alternate name for Flomax
A
Tamsulosin
4
Q
Alternate name for Minipress
A
Prazosin
5
Q
Alternate name for Terazosin
A
Hytrin
6
Q
Why would an alpha blocker be prescribed?
A
to lower blood pressure
