Metoprolol tartrate(Lopressor)

Question 1

What is the trade name of Metoprolol?

Answer 1

Lopressor

Question 2

What is the therapeutic and Pharmacologic classification of Metoprolol?

Answer 2

Therapuetic: Antihypertensive
Pharmacologic: beta blocker

Question 3

What is the usual dose of Metoprolol?

Answer 3

25mg po BID

Question 4

What are the indications for metoprolol?

Answer 4

HTN, angina, prevention of MI

Question 5

How does Metoprolol work?

Answer 5

Blocks stimulation of beta-andrenergic receptors decreases BP and HR

Question 6

What are the side effects of Metoprolol?

Answer 6

Bradycardia, CHF, pulmonary edema, fatigue, weakness, erectile dysfunction, hypotension

Question 7

What actions are taken by the nurse after admin of metoprolol?

Answer 7

assess HR and BP frequently during dose adjustment and periodically during therapy.
Monitor I&O and daily weights for s&s of CHF
Hold the med for Bradycardia, pulmonary edema, or heart block

Question 8

What do you teach the pt and family taking metoprolol?

Answer 8

drug name, dose, route, and purpose. the major side effects, check BP and pulse, change position slowly, Notify MD if s&s of dyspnea, weight gain. limit intake of caffeine drinks

Question 9

What other drugs should the pt beware of while taking metoprolol?

Answer 9

Lasix(diuretic) can cause hypotension, and Digoxin can cause bradycardia