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PHARM-Beta Blockers
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Suffix of Beta-Adrenergic Blockers | -olol |
| Indications for Beta-Blockers | Tx of HTN, to lower pulse rate and lower cardiac output, Migraine H/A and other vascular headaches |
| Other uses for Beta-Blockers? | Glaucoma and MI prevention |
| Name some Beta Blockers | Acebutolol (Monitan, Rhotral, Sectral) Atenolol (Tenormin, Apo-Atenol, Nova-Atenol) Esmolol (Brevibloc) Propranolol (Inderal) Metoprolol |
| Common Side Effects of Beta Blockers | Othrostatic Hypotension Bradycardia Nausea/Vomiting Diarrhea CHF Blood dyscrasia |
| Nursing Interventions for Beta Blockers | Monitor for changes in lab values (protein, BUN, Cr) = nephrotic syndrome Monitor B/P, HR, rhythm Monitor for Edema |
| Patient Teaching for BEta Blockers | Rise slowly (orthostatic Hypotension) Report bradycardia, dizziness, confusion, depression or fever Taper off Medications |