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Beta Blockers
NCLEX
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Common names | end in anolol |
| Therapeutic | Antianginals, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vascular headache suppressants |
| Action | Block stimulation of beta 1 (myocardial) and beta 2 (pulmonary, vascualr, and uterine) adrenergic receptor sites |
| Therapeutic effect | Decreased heart rate, bp, supression of arrythmias, prevention of MI |
| Contrainindications | Diabetics, heart block, asthma, |
| Side effects | fatigue, weakness, arrhythmias, bradycardia, chf, pulmonary edema, impotence |
| Digoxin | Additive bradycardia |
| Nursing | Monitor bp, hr, if IV must have heart monitor, I and O and watch for fluid overload |
| Labs | May cause increase in BUN, lipoprotein, potassium, triglycerides, uric acid levels, may increase ANA titers, |
| Therapeutic Effect | Decrease in BP, control of arrhythmias, reduced anginia, |