UNIT 7 Beta Blocker CHAPTER 42

Question 1

metoprolol and Propranolol action

Answer 1

Metoprolol – more selective beta 1
 Propanolol – non-selective – blocks beta 1 and beta 2
(lungs)
 Action
 Blocks the adrenergic affect, which lowers blood
pressure and heart rate
 Uses
 Hypertension
 Also used as an anti-dysrhythmic and anti-angina
 Can be used as dual therapy along with a diuretic for
African Americans
Beta adrenergic blockers
end in ‘olol’

Question 2

side effects metoprolol

Answer 2

Fatigue, dizziness, dysgeusia, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, nightmares, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, rash, pruritus, peripheral edema, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, depression

Question 3

adverse effects

Answer 3

Bradycardia, hypotension,
palpitations, stroke, thrombocytopenia, diabetes mellitus
Life-threatening:
Dysrhythmias, bronchospasm, agranulocytosis, HF