B-Blockers and Ca-blockers Flashcards
1
Q
What do Beta Blockers end with?
A
-olol and -alol
2
Q
What are three common Beta blockers?
A
Atenolol
Metoprolol
Propranolol
3
Q
What are four common Ca-Blockers?
A
Bepridil
Diltriazem
Nifeclripine
Verapamil
4
Q
What is the action of Beta blockers?
A
B-Blockers: Decrease HR/ Decrease force of contraction
5
Q
What is the action of Ca-Blockers?
A
Dilates coronary arteries
- negative chronotropy
- negative Inotropy
- negative dromotropy
6
Q
What is the indication for beta-blockers and Ca-blockers?
A
Suppression of cardiac angina
7
Q
What are the contraindications for beta-blockers and Ca-blockers? (5)
A
- Hypersensitivity
- High heart block
- CHF
- Cardiogenic shock
- Pulmonary disease
8
Q
What are the side effects for beta-blockers and Ca-blockers? (4)
A
- Hypotension
- Myocardial depression
- headache
- N/V
