Ch 19 (test 4)

Question 1

Sympatholytic drugs/adrenergic blocking drugs

Answer 1

drugs that block the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 2

Beta blockers

Answer 2

adrenergic blockers

block norepinephrine and epinephrine stimulation of the beta adrenergic receptors in the heart.

Question 3

Therapeutic benefits of adrenergic blockers

Answer 3

decreases cardiac stimulation to treat
Hypertension
Angina
Dysrhythmia

Question 4

Inderal (propranalol)

Answer 4

adrenergic blocker
first drug used
treats: htn, angina, cardiac dysrhythmias.

Question 5

Tenormin

Answer 5

1. adrenergic blocker
2. cardioprotective: prevents future MI’s
3. stops release of catecholamines that stress heart

Question 6

Side effects of beta blockers

Answer 6

1. bradycardia
2. fatigue/weakness
3. hypotension

Question 7

implementations for beta blockers

Answer 7

1. do not D/C abruptly (2 wk taper) or rebound hypertensive crisis occurs)
2. lifestyle changes
3. monitor VS hold if rate <100
4. watch asthma (broncho-constriction)