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NUR112 HTN Drugs 2 - Test 4
Hypertension - Alpha and Beta Blockers
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Medical
Undergraduate 2
03/23/2009

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