Beta Blockers Flashcards

1
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Alternate name for atenolol

A

Tenormin

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What do Beta Blockers do?

A

lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and can increase exercise capacity in patients with angina. may decrease or have no effect on exercise capacity in patients without angina.

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Alternate name for Metoprolol

A

Lopressor SR, Toprol XL

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4
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Alternate name for Carvedilol

A

Coreg

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5
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Why may a Beta Blocker be prescribed?

A

To lower heart rate and blood pressure in cardiac patieints

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