Beta Blockers Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
MOA
A
Competitively block beta receptor lowering HR, BP and Cardiac Contractility
2
Q
Indication
A
Hypertension
Angina
Tachyarrhythmia’s
Myocardial infarction
Heart Failure
Alteration of Glucose metabolism
3
Q
Side Effect
A
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Bronchospasm
4
Q
Nursing Consideration
A
Must be slowly reduced when treatment ceased
Mask important signs of hypoglycaemia
5
Q
Common Drugs
A
Ends in “-OLOL”
Atenolol
Metoprolol
Bisoprolol
Sotalol
