Betablockers and Alpha1 Blockers Flashcards
1
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Beta Blocker med names
A
end in -OLOL
2
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Beta Blockers action
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Block sympathetic NS esp. beta receptors on the heart causing a slower HR and lower BP
chambers able to fill up
3
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Beta blocker Nursing considerations 5
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Bradycardia- check baseline hold <60 bpm may mask HYPOglycemia Avoid sudden discontinuation depression fatigue weakness GI symoy DO NOT use c Asthma Copd and Heart Block pts- bronchoconstrict
4
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Alpha 1 Blockers med names
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end in -osin (3) Doxosinm Prazosin hydrocl. Terazosin
5
Q
Alpha 1 Blocker action
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Peripheral vasodilator acting directly on blood vessels
6
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Alpha 1 Blockers nursing consideration 3
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1st dose syncope (fainting)- Take at NIGHT
monitor BP 2 hours after
postural hypo tension
