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| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” (BB) |
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Definition
Propanolol (Inderal)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Atenolol (Tenormin) |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| Blocking B1 receptors reduces HR and contractility thus reducing cardiac output |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| suppress reflex tachycardia caused by vasodilators |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| reduces rennin release from kidneys thus interrupting angiotensin I and II and aldosterone secretion |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| Long term use may reduce peripheral vascular resistance |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| not as effective in African Americans as whites |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| take pulse prior to administration andteach pt to take radial pulse daily prior to taking |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| do not give to asthma or COPD pt; if absolutely must use, the use Metoprolol |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| use in caution with Diabetes and teach them that mask sx of low blood sugar |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| monitor pts for development of depression, Beta Blocker Blues |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| teach pt not to discontinue abruptly; need to taper off of drug to prevent rebound hypertension |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| bradycardia; decreased contractility; bronchoconstriction in the lungs; block sx of hypoglycemia; impotence |
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Term
| Beta Blockers-all end in “olol” |
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Definition
| work on sympathetic nervous system |
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Term
| Alpha Blockers-all end in “osin” |
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Definition
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Prazosin (Minipress)
Terazosin (Hytrin) |
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Term
| Alpha Blockers-all end in “osin” |
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Definition
| Prevent stimulation of alpha 1 receptors on arterioles and veins blocking SNS mediated vasoconstriction and resulting in decreased PVR and decrease venous return by opening these vesels |
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Term
| Alpha Blockers-all end in “osin” |
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Definition
| not generally used as first line agents in treating HTN |
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Term
| Alpha Blockers-all end in “osin” |
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Definition
| often paired with other HTN meds when used |
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Term
| Alpha Blockers-all end in “osin” |
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Definition
| may cause orthostatic hypotension |
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