Beta Blocking Drugs

Question 1

Q

Answer 1

A

Question 2

This beta blocker lacks local anesthetic activity (decreases protective reflexes and increases the risk of corneal ulceration) and used in treating glaucoma

Answer 2

Timolol

Question 3

This beta blocker is highly lipid soluble and may account for side effects such as nightmares

Answer 3

Propranolol

Question 4

Beta blockers partial agonist activity (intrinsic sympathomimetic activity) cause some bronchodilation and may have an advantage in treating patients with asthma

Answer 4

Pindolol and acebutolol

Question 5

This beta blocker is the longest acting

Answer 5

Nadolol

Question 6

Combined alpha and beta blocking agents that may have application in treatment of CHF

Answer 6

Labetalol and carvedilol

Question 7

This parenteral beta blocker is a short acting

Answer 7

Esmolol

Question 8

Clinical uses of these agents include treatment of HTN, angina, arrhythmias, and chronic CHF

Answer 8

Beta blockers

Question 9

Toxicity of these agents include bradycardia, AV blockade, exacerbation of acute CHF, signs of hypoglycemia may be masked (tachycardia, tremor, and anxiety)

Answer 9

Beta blockers

Question 10

Selective B1 Receptor blockers that may be useful in treating cardiac conditions in patients with asthma

Answer 10

Acebutolol, atenolol, esmolol, metoprolol

Question 11

These beta blockers are less lipid soluble

Answer 11

Acebutolol and atenolol