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Beta Adrenergic Blocker Drugs Flashcards

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This medication is given for the unlabeled use of migraine prophylaxis.

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Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)

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Which drugs are examples of selective beta adrenergic blocker?

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Atenolol (Tenormin) or Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)

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What do selective beta adrenergic blockers do?

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If the desired effect is to decrease pulse rate and blood pressure, selective beta adrenergic blockers are prescribed

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If a person with bradycardia ABSOLUTELY have to use a beta adrenergic blocker, which drugs are safe to administer?

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A selective blocker (blocks beta 1 only) that has ISA is ACEBUTOLOL

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What does ISA do?

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Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity is the ability of beta adrenergic blockers to exert limited activation of the receptor while preventing agonists from binding to that receptor

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Which beta adrenergic blocker is frequently prescribed because of its few side effects?

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Atenolol (Tenormin)

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Which beta adrenergic blocker manages hypertension, angina pectoris, postmyocardial infarction? (It is quite similar to Atenolol)

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Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)

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Which beta receptor does metoprolol block?

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Beta 1

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What side effects may occur if Metoprolol was given?

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Bradycardia, dizziness, and gastrointestinal distress

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Which drug is an antidote for dopamine and norephinephrine infiltration to prevent necrosis?

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Phentolamine mesylate (Regitine)

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Which drug treats mild hypertension, angina pectoris, and dysrhythmias?

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Acebutolol (Sectral)

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What precautions should the nurse take if administering acebutolol?

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Do not give if apical pulse is <60 beats per min

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What is the trade name of metropolol?

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Lopressor

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What is the trade name of acebutolol?

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Sectral

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What is the generic name of Lopressor?

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Metropolol

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What is the generic name of Sectral?

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Acebutolol

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What does metropolol tartrate (Lopressor) exactly do?

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Manages hypertension, angina pectoris, postmyocardial infarction. (It is quite similar to Atenolol)

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What does acebutolol (Sectral) exactly do?

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Treats mild hypertension, angina pectoris, and dysrhythmias

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What does propranolol HCl (Inderal) exactly do?

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This medication is given for the unlabeled use of migraine prophylaxis

PHARM 18 ADRENERGIC ANTAGONISTS (8 decks)

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