Term
| What are beta blockers used for? |
|
Definition
HTN
Post-MI
HF
Migraine Prophylaxis
First line use for HTN now being discouraged |
|
|
Term
What is the primary alpha + beta blocking agent used for HF and HTN? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What other beta blocker is commonly used for HF and HTN? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Which beta blocker (that also increases nitric oxide) is indicated for HTN and used off-label for HF |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Beta blockers with ISA activity? |
|
Definition
CAPP:
Carteolol
Acebutolol
Penbutolol
Pindolol |
|
|
Term
| Betab blockers with Beta-1 selectivity? |
|
Definition
AMEBBA:
Atenolol
Metoprolol
Esmolol
Bisoprolol
Betaxolol
Acebutolol
|
|
|
Term
| Beta blockers with more lipid solubility have more what? |
|
Definition
more CNS side effects; higher sedation, cognitive effects, depression with lipid-soluble agents |
|
|
Term
| Which beta blocker has high lipid solubility? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Should carvedilol be taken with or without food? |
|
Definition
| With food (even the CR version) |
|
|
Term
| Are doses of Carvedilol CR equivalent to Carvedilol IR? |
|
Definition
NO. Carvedilol is less bioavailable than Carvedilol IR, therefore, dose conversions are not me per mg |
|
|
Term
| Which beta blokcer is often used as first line for HTN in pregnancy? |
|
Definition
Labetolol
Nifedipine also used. Methyldopa can be used and was used historicaly, but has many side effects |
|
|
Term
| What symptoms of hypoglycemia do beta blockers mask? |
|
Definition
symptoms of shakiness and anxiety - this occurs mostly with the non-selective agents |
|
|
Term
| What symptoms of hypoglycemia do beta blockers not cover up? |
|
Definition
| sweating (diaphoresis) and hunger |
|
|
Term
| Which beta blocker is normally used for stage freight? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Use caution with breathing problems (asthma, COPD). Choose beta - 1 selective agents, and keep at selective dosing |
|
Definition
| Statment. Not a question. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Brand name for Metoprolol tartate |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Brand name for Metoprolol succinate ext release |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
|
|
Term
| Brand name for Nebivolol? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
|
|
Term
| Brand name for Propranolol? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| How do ISA agents affect HR? |
|
Definition
| ISA agents do not decrease HR as much as others |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
|
|
Term
| Brand name for Carvedilol |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Decrease the dose of Carvedilol when heart rate < ____ |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
|
|
Term
| Beta blockers can enhance the effects of ___ and ______ |
|
Definition
insulin and oral hypoglycemic
|
|
|
Term
| Carvedilol's serum concentration is lowered by 70% by which drug? |
|
Definition
|
|
