Beta Blockers Flashcards
0
Q
What is another name for beta blockers
Bara
A
Beta andrenergic receptor antagonist
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Q
What are beta blockers for
A
Hypertension and irregular heartbeat Used after heart attacks CHF Glaucoma. Tremor Less common; anxiety, surgeons, athletes ( these are banned in Olympics)
2
Q
Beta blockers occupy ?
A
B1 receptor site
3
Q
Examples bb
A
Coreg-carvedilol
Tenormin
Metoprolol atenolol
Any ending in -lol
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Q
How do bb work
A
Block the action of epinephrine norepinephrine on b adrenergic receptors
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Q
Who should not use bb
A
Those with asthma
6
Q
How many b receptor types
A
- B1 b2 b3
7
Q
What do bbs end with
A
Olol
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Q
Bb cautions
Abcd
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Asthma
Heart block
Copd
Diabetes