Pharmacology: beta blockers(hypertension)

Question 1

describe action of beta blockers

Answer 1

block beta-adrenoreceptors

Question 2

what are the 2 different types of beta blocker

Answer 2

cardioselective(b1)

non-selective(b1 + b2)

Question 3

give an example of a cardioselective beta blocker

Answer 3

bisoprolol

Question 4

give an example of a non-selective beta blocker

Answer 4

propanolol

Question 5

in what condition are beta blockers contrainidcated

Answer 5

asthma

Question 6

what effect do beta blockers have on the CNS

Answer 6

reduce sympathetic activity

Question 7

what effect do beta blockers have on the heart during exercise/stress

Answer 7

rate, force and cardiac output all significantly depressed

decrease patient maximum exercise tolerance

Question 8

what general effects do beta blockers have

Answer 8

reduce cardiac output and renin release