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Class 12 Antihypertensives Flashcards

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atenolol Tenormin

Classification

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Beta-Adrenergic Blocker

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atenolol Tenormin

Mechanism of action

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Reduce the cardiac output, reducing cardiac workload by slowing heart rate and reducing contractility

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atenolol Tenormin

Primary Use

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Antianginal
Antihypertensive
Cardiac arrhythmias

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atenolol Tenormin

Adverse effects

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Fatigue
Insomnia
Drowsiness
Impotence
Bradycardia
Confusion
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atenolol Tenormin

Nx Implication/Teaching

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Assess apical heart rate
Obtain BP and continue to monitor
Monitor respiratory status
Monitor serum-glucose levels
Educate client not to stop medications abruptly
Change positions slowly due to O.H.
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atenolol Tenormin

Contraindications

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Ischemia heart disease
Systolic heart failure
Hypotension
Asthma & COPD
Diabetes (caution)
Some dysrhythmias
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atenolol Tenormin

Drug Interactions

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Any adrenergic agonist
Any other adrenergic antagonist
Insulin or oral antidiabetic agent
Alcohol
Antacids (decreases absorption)
NSAIDs
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