Antianginal LOLS

Question 1

action of beta blockers as antianginal

Answer 1

vasodilate; decrease cardiac contractility/HR/workload/O2 demand/metabolic demand

Question 2

antianginal beta blockers treats

Answer 2

Stable Angina

Question 3

beta blockers affect which autonomic nervous system?

Answer 3

sympathetic

Question 4

2 types of beta blockers

Answer 4

cardio selective v. non selective

Question 5

2 examples of cardio selective beta blockers

Answer 5

Atenolol, Metoprolol

Question 6

3 examples of non selective beta blockers

Answer 6

Propanolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol

Question 7

nsg consideration with non selective beta blockers

Answer 7

glycogenolysis/breakdown glycogen to make glucose/increase BG and mask hypoglycemia; bronchospasm/constriction

Question 8

bronchospasm from non selective beta blockers sounds like

Answer 8

wheezing

Question 9

nsg intervention with all beta blockers

Answer 9

monitor HR and BP before/after admin; taper off the dosage

Question 10

MD ordered BB and CCB. Pt HR is low, hold which?

Answer 10

hold the beta blocker r/t action affecting CONTRACTILITY

Question 11

what do class II beta blockers do

Answer 11

diminish sympathetic nervous system response; DEPRESS PHASE 4 OF ACTION POTENTIAL (SLOW IT DOWN); remember beta blockers have (-) inotropes that weaken contractility