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Adults II - Cardiac meds
Beta Blockers
18
Medical
Not Applicable
06/22/2008

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Term

decrease contraction force

Definition

beta blockers

Term
decrease heart rate
Definition
beta blockers
Term
decrease o2 demand of the heart
Definition
beta blockers
Term
This drug is used to decrease the effects of beta blockers
Definition
glucagon
Term
Monitor this when your pt is on a beta blocker (2)
Definition
ECG and B/P
Term
Beta blockers are selected with these cardiac disorders (2)
Definition
stable angina and ACS
Term
When this drug is administered withiin 48 hours, it decreases the morbidity rate
Definition

beta blockers

 

lopressor (metoprolol)

tenormin (atenolol)

 

Term
side effects of beta blockers
Definition

dizziness

fatigue

HYPOtension

bradycardia

constipation

 

Term
Which beta blocker can be continued after pt discharge?
Definition
Lopressor (metoprolol)
Term
What are the 2 routes that can be given for beta blockers?
Definition
po and IV
Term
Besides angina, what other disorder can Tenormin and Lopressor be given for?
Definition
HTN
Term

Teaching:  Betas

 

Doing ___?___ can result in rebound HTN

Definition
stopping abruptly
Term

Teaching:  Betas

 

Do not take ___?___ without first consulting with your MD when on Beta therapy.

Definition
OTC
Term

Teaching:  Betas

 

Report these s/s to your MD when on Beta therapy (6)

Definition

dizziness

decrease pulse

change in B/P

heart palpitations

confusion

GI upset

Term

Diet when on Beta therapy

Definition

Low fat, low salt, increase fiber

increase fluids to soften stools if not CHF

Term

Lopressor:

Caution using this drug in these pts. (3)

Definition
renal, hepatic, or thyroid pts.
Term
Lopressor decreases the effect of this drug
Definition

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