Blockers

Question 1

Beta blockers action

Answer 1

They block ____

E=fight or flight

This is great with it with heart problems because we do not want their heart stimulated

Decrease BP, hr

Increased contractility ( pumping will be more effective )

The effects r the same in calcium channel blocker

Question 2

Contraindication

Answer 2

Betsa blockers don’t give to asthmatics because some beta blockers work on the heart and lungs and that would not be great for patients with asthma
Or patients with diabetes because when a blood sugar drops the heart rate will go up to compensate

Question 3

Calcium channel blocker’s action

Answer 3

They block calcium from getting into the cells.

Calcium has excitatory response on the body so if u blocked the calcium u have the effects of decrease pulse, bp and increase In heart contractility so it reduces the oxygen demands of the heart

Question 4

Contraindications for calcium channel blocker

Answer 4

Grapefruit juice

Never give cholesterol drugs with grapefruit juice

Question 5

Calcium channel blocker’s/beta blockers treat the same three things

Answer 5

Hypertension( high BP )

Angina (chest pain)

Arrhythmias(in regular heart rhythm)

Note* beta blockers will also treat glaucoma because they bring that pressure down

Question 6

What to look for

Answer 6

When give blockers your patient may complain of headaches and hypotension

Question 7

What do you check before you get any type of heart medicine

Answer 7

Pulse, BP

Hold the meds is pulse was less then 60 in adult

And no was so systolic no was less than 100

Question 8

What drink should a person taking a dysrhythmic avoid?

A) Milk B) Pepsi C) Gatorade D) Pineapple Juice

Answer 8

B because we don’t want patience with heart problems to have any kind of caffeine

Question 9

Beta blockers and calcium channel blocker’s focus on the ?

Answer 9

Cardiovascular system