Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System I:Beta Blockers

Question 1

what effect does blocking beta 1 receptors have on renin

Answer 1

it reduces the amount of renin

Question 2

what are 2 beta blocker drugs that are used in heart failure

Answer 2

carvedilol - non selective beta blocker

metoprolol - B1 selective antagonist

Question 3

most beta blockers have what unique spelling

Answer 3

“olol”

Question 4

what effect do beta blockers have on NE on cardiace muscle

Answer 4

Prevent deleterious effects of NE on the
cardiac muscle fibers (hypertrophy and cell
death)