Cardiac Drugs- Beta Blockers

Question 1

BB examples

Answer 1

(-lol) bisoprolol, atenolol, propranolol, metoprolol, carvedilol

Question 2

BB indications

Answer 2

angina, heart failure (once stable), hypertension, post acute coronary syndrome

Question 3

BB MOA

Answer 3

Block binding of adrenaline/noradrenaline (also known as epinephrin/norepinephrine) to adrenaline receptor = slower and less forceful circulation. Through stimulating the sympathetic nervous systems’ fight or flight response.

Question 4

BB side effects

Answer 4

issues sleeping and sex, cold extremities.

Question 5

BB Cautions

Answer 5

asthmatics, COPD, bradycardia, certain diabetics and diabetic medications

Question 6

B1 vs B2 vs non-selective BB

Answer 6

B1 acts on heart, B2 acts on lungs, non-selective BB acts on both. (Remember you have 1 heart and 2 lungs)

Question 7

How does adrenaline affect heart vs lungs

Answer 7

Heart has vasoconstriction and pumps harder, lungs expand. Like if getting chased by a tiger you’re adrenaline would increase=heart would beat quickly and lungs would work hard to take in more oxygen.