beta blockers- atenolol (ternormin) metoproplol (lopressor) Flashcards
another name for beta blocker atenolol
ternormin
another name for beta blocker metoproplol
lopressor
what are some of the conditions that beta blockers treat
hypertension
angina pectorsis
decrease mortality following MI
cardiac dysrhythmias
heart failure
beta blockers decrease mortality following what condition
MI( myocardial infarction)
adverse drug reactions to beta blockers
bradycardia
shortness of breath, edema, coughing at night
rebound excitation
what causes the adverse drug reaction bradycardia when on beta blocker
due to blockade of beta 1 receptors
adverse reaction of beta blockers (rebound excitation) causes what in patients
causing angina pain or MI with sudden withdrawal
what should be monitored when on beta blockers
heart rate
at what HR would you report when on beta blockers
slower than 60 beats/min
should you stop a beta blocker abruptly
no
on discontinuation of beta blockers how should you taper the dose
taper dose slowly over 1-2 weeks
what type of pill is metoprolol available as
intermediate release tablet lopressor)
or in sustained release dose (toprol XL)
should lepressor and toprol XL be crushed
no; swallowed whole
what would you instruct the client on if they were taking beta blockers
check pulse rate daily before taking drugs and report to provider for pulse slower than 60 beats per min
what are the contraindications for beta blockers
sinus bradycardia or greater than 1st degree heart block
cardiogenic shock
