Beta Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
Prototype of the cardioselectivity
A
Atenolol
2
Q
Route
A
PO
3
Q
Pharmacokinetics
A
1st pass
4
Q
Metabolized
A
Liver
5
Q
Excreted
A
Feces and kidneys
6
Q
Action
A
Block beta receptors of the heart
7
Q
Adverse effects
A
HF
substantial negative chronotropy
8
Q
Use
A
Angina
HTN
MI
9
Q
Interactions
A
Hypotension with alc, reserpine, sildenafil, tadalafil, verdenafil
Bradycardia with digoxin
Decreased effects with Benadryl and indomethacin
10
Q
Contraindications
A
Heart block
Cardiogenic shock
bradycardia
HF
hypotension
11
Q
Nursing
A
Withhold with pulse less than 60 or BP less than 90
