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Pharmacology
Pharmacology - Nursing Survival Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| propranolol [pro-PRAN-oh-lahl] - trade name | Inderal |
| propranolol [pro-PRAN-oh-lahl] - uses | Tx of HTN, angina, MI, and ventricular dysrythmias |
| atenolol [ah-TEN-oh-lahl] - trade name | Tenormin |
| atenolol [ah-TEN-oh-lahl] - uses | Tx of HTN, angina, and MI |
| metoprolol [meh-TOE-proe-lahl] - brand name | Lopressor |
| metoprolol [meh-TOE-proe-lahl] - uses | Tx of HTN, angina, and MI |
| nadolol [nay-DOE-lahl] - brand name | Corgard |
| nadolol [nay-DOE-lahl] - uses | Tx of HTN, angina, and MI |
| Beta-adrenergic blockers - generic names | propranolol, atenolol, metoprolol, nadolol |
| Beta-adrenergic blockers - trade names | Inderal, Tenormin, Lopressor, Corgard |
| Beta-adrenergic blockers - action | block both cardiac and bronchial beta-receptors, which compete with epinephrine and norepinephrine for available beta-receptor sites. |
| Beta-adrenergic blockers - action (cont) - blocking beta1-receptors | By inhibiting beta1-receptors, the HR, contractibility (negative inotrope), myocardial O2 demand and conduction decrease. |
| Beta-adrenergic blockers - action (cont) - blocking beta2-receptors | Blocking beta2-receptors causes vasodilation of the arterioles and reduction of PVR (pulmonary vascular resistance) and BP. |