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Pharmacology
CARDIOVASCULAR & RENAL SYSTEMS Beta-Blockers
Question | Answer |
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Beta blockers ___ HR and ____ force of ____ contraction | ↓HR and ↓force of myocardial contraction |
Beta blockers _____ myocardial _____demand, and reduces heart workload. | reduce; oxygen |
Beta blockers may be used for ______ prevention of _____ pain | Long-term prevention; angina chest pain |
What are the three uses of beta blockers. | 1. Prophylactic therapy; 2. antihypertensive agent; 3. prevent sudden death |
What are the most common side effects of beta blockers? | Fatigue & mental lassitude, bronchospasms’ blood glucose control |
What are three beta blockers? | Atenolol, labetalol, metoprolol |