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What is the main mechanism of action for beta blockers?
What is the main mechanism of action for beta blockers?
- Dilating blood vessels and increasing bronchodilation
- Increasing heart rate and blood pressure
- Constricting bronchioles and increasing myocardial contractility
- Lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and myocardial contractility (correct)
Which medication is a beta blocker used for treating intraocular pressure and is given optically?
Which medication is a beta blocker used for treating intraocular pressure and is given optically?
- Metoprolol
- Propranolol
- Atenolol
- Timolol (correct)
What is the primary purpose of alpha blockers?
What is the primary purpose of alpha blockers?
- Increasing heart rate and blood pressure
- Reducing heart rate and blood pressure
- Constricting blood vessels and bronchioles
- Treating hypertension and causing vasodilation (correct)
What is the primary purpose of propranolol?
What is the primary purpose of propranolol?
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What is the most common medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
What is the most common medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
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What should be done before administering nonselective adrenergic blockers?
What should be done before administering nonselective adrenergic blockers?
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Which type of medication reduces heart rate through beta1 receptor blockade?
Which type of medication reduces heart rate through beta1 receptor blockade?
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What are purposes of alpha blockers?
What are purposes of alpha blockers?
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Which medication is known for vasodilation?
Which medication is known for vasodilation?
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Beta Blockers end in _______
Beta Blockers end in _______
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Alpha blockers end in
Alpha blockers end in
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