Effects of Medications on Response to Exercise

Question 1

Beta Blockers

Answer 1

Reduce resting, exercise, and max heart rate. Requires modifying the method used for determining exercise intensity. (Use RPE or talk test)

Question 2

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 2

Causes a lower BP and can effect HR depending on the specific agent.

Question 3

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Answer 3

Shouldn’t affect BP, but can cause a decrease in BP at rest and during exercise.

Question 4

Diuretics

Answer 4

No primary affect on BP but can cause water and electrolyte imbalances. May dehydrate the client therefore client should maintain adequate fluid intake before, during, and after exercise.

Question 5

Other Antihypertensives

Answer 5

RHR and Exercise HR can be elevated, normal, or lowered. Exercise Capacity remains the same.

Question 6

Broncholidators

Answer 6

Have minimal effect on HR, increase exercise capacity in those with bronchoconstriction.

Question 7

Antidepressants and Antianxiety medications

Answer 7

Elevated or regular resting and exercise HR.

Question 8

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Answer 8

Elevated resting and exercise HR. Has no effect or lowers exercise capacity.

Question 9

NSAIDS

Answer 9

No effect on HR but can higher exercise capacity.