Effects of Medication of HR Response Flashcards
Beta Blockers
Decreases all heart rates; dose-related response
Diuretics
No significant changes
Other antihypertensives
Reactions vary; dose related
Calcium-Channel Blockers
Reactions vary; dose related
Antihistamines
No significant changes
Cold medications w/o Sympathomimetic
No significant changes
Cold medication with sympathomimetic
Increases HR of does provide any significant changes
Tranquilzers
No significant changes but may decrease resting HR if also reduces anxiety
Antidepressants and Antipsychotic
No significant changes but may increase resting HR
Alcohol
No significant change but may increase resting and exercising HR
Diet Pills with Sympathomimetic
No significant change but may increase resting and exercising HR
Diet Pills with Amphetamines
Increases resting and exercising HR but no significant change to maximal HR
Diet Pills w/o Sympathomimetic or Amphetamines
No significant change
Caffeine
No significant change but may increase rest and exercising HR
Nicotine
No significant change but may increase resting and exercise HR
