quiz 6 part 8

Question 1

produces fewer central nervous system-related effects. The drug is excreted largely unchanged in
the urine. has half life of 6hrs

Answer 1

ATENOLOL (Tenormin)

Question 2

The only beta blocker that doesn’t mask
the symptom of hypoglycemia. Relatively cardio selective.

Answer 2

METOPROLOL (Lopressor/ Neobloc)

Question 3

Has extended duration of action (beta
blocker with the longest half-life)

Answer 3

Nadolol

Question 4

Non-selective drugs for glaucoma

Answer 4

Levobunolol & Timolol

Question 5

They block both alpha and beta receptors. For pheochromocytoma and hypertensive
emergencies

Answer 5

LABETALOL (Normodyne) and Carvedilol
(Coreg)

Question 6

Are primarily metabolized in the liver but have
long half-lives.

Answer 6

BETAXOLOL (Kerlone)
BISOPROLOL (Zebeta)

Question 7

beta blocker with the
shortest half-life. Administered IV

Answer 7

ESMOLOL (Brevibloc)

Question 8

the most cardioselective
beta blocker.

Answer 8

NEBIVOLOL (Bystolic)