Beta Adrenergic Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
What do Beta Blockers do?
A
Decrease heart O2 demand by decreasing heart rate and contractility by blocking beta adrenergic receptors (epinephrine and norepinephrine ) which causes sympathetic reactions
2
Q
Metoprolol
A
Lopressor
3
Q
Atenolol
A
Tenormin
4
Q
What side effects do Beta blockers have?
A
Bradycardia
Cardiac arrhythmias
Fatigue
Depression
Dizziness
Weakness, blurred vision
5
Q
Beta blocker indications
A
HTN
ANGINA
ARRHYTHMIAS
CHF
MIGRAINES
ESSENTIAL TREMOR
