Beta Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the common ending of beta blockers?
A
-olol
2
Q
What are the common Beta blockers?
A
- Atenolol (water soluble)
- Propranolol (lipid soluble)
- Bisoprolol
3
Q
What are the cardiovascular actions of beta blockers?
A
- Reduce HR, cardiac conductivity and force of contraction
- Decrease Cardiac work and O2 demand
- Reduce BP
- Reduce skeletal and peripheral BF
4
Q
What are the clinical uses of beta blockers?
A
- Arrhythmias
- Angina pectoris
- Post MI
- Heart failure
- Migraine
- Glaucoma
- Anxiety
5
Q
What are the four types of SVT?
A
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Proximal SVT
- Wolff Parkinson White syndrome
