Beta Blockers

Question 1

Migraine prophylaxis

Answer 1

Beta-blocker (Propanalol)

Question 2

thyroid storm, thryotoxicosis, essential tremor, prevention of bleeding esophageal varices

Answer 2

Beta-blocker (Propanalol)

Question 3

Propanalol

Answer 3

Nonselective

Question 4

Decreases secretion of aqueous humor, used in open-angle glaucoma to reduce IOP

Answer 4

Timolol, nonselective

Question 5

Timolol

Answer 5

Nonselective

Question 6

nonselective β-blocker primarily used for the prevention of bleeding esophageal varices.

It can also be used in the treatment of migraine headaches, adult ADHD, essential tremor and Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 6

Nadolol

Question 7

a β-blocker that is also a partial β-agonist

Answer 7

Pindolol

Question 8

used in the treatment of CHF as an adjunct to conventional treatments (ACE inhibitors and diuretics).

Answer 8

Carvedilol, nonselective Beta and Alpha Antagonist

Question 9

primarily used in the treatment of pregnancy-induced hypertension and can be used 2nd line in hypertensive emergencies

Answer 9

Labetalol, nonselective Beta and Alpha Antagonist

Question 10

β1 blocker which does not cross the blood brain barrier. It is typically indicated for arrhythmias, angina, MI and hypertension (though it is not firstline for hypertension).

Answer 10

Atenolol

Question 11

very short acting drug with rapid onset. It is typically given through IV and is used in OR scenarios to treat tachycardia and SVT. It is also the drug of choice in aortic dissection.

Answer 11

Esmolol

Question 12

β1 blocker which is typically used for rate control, angina, MI and CHF. Because it crosses the blood-brain barrier, it can be used for migraine prophylaxis. It has off label use for anxiety disorders as well.

Answer 12

Metoprolol

Question 13

β1 blocker with partial β agonist activity at high doses. It is typically indicated for arrhythmias and hypertension.

Answer 13

Acebutolol