beta blockers Flashcards
1
Q
name
A
-acebutolol (sectral)
-metoprolol ( lopressor)
-propranolol (inderal)
-nadolol (corgard)
2
Q
uses
A
-HTN
-stable angina
-chronic/compensated HF
-dysrhythmias
3
Q
action
A
-blocks epi and norepi
-blocks negative effects of sympathetic nervous system
-decreases resistance, workload, and cardiac output
4
Q
side effects
A
-bardycardia
-heart blocks
-hypotension
-blood sugar masking
-bronchi spasms
5
Q
nursing consideration
A
-monitor hypotension
-change positions slowly
-do not give non selective beta blockers to asthma patients or COPD
-do not suddenly stop med
-monitor s&s of HF
