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Which of the following is an example of a beta-blocker?
Which of the following is an example of a beta-blocker?
- Metoprolol (correct)
- Amlodipine
- Warfarin
- Lisinopril
Beta-blockers reduce heart rate by what mechanism?
Beta-blockers reduce heart rate by what mechanism?
- Positive inotrope
- Negative inotrope
- Positive chronotrope
- Negative chronotrope (correct)
What is the effect of beta-blockers on the contractility of the heart?
What is the effect of beta-blockers on the contractility of the heart?
- Decreases contractility (correct)
- Increases contractility
- No effect on contractility
- Initially increases, then decreases contractility
Beta-blockers can help in heart failure and angina by doing what?
Beta-blockers can help in heart failure and angina by doing what?
Beta-blockers are beneficial in conditions like what?
Beta-blockers are beneficial in conditions like what?
What condition can beta-blockers improve survival in if used carefully?
What condition can beta-blockers improve survival in if used carefully?
What condition should be monitored for when administering beta-blockers?
What condition should be monitored for when administering beta-blockers?
Which of the following is another condition to monitor for when using beta-blockers?
Which of the following is another condition to monitor for when using beta-blockers?
What is Atenolol?
What is Atenolol?
What is a teaching point related to beta-blockers?
What is a teaching point related to beta-blockers?
Which mechanism describes how beta-blockers affect heart failure?
Which mechanism describes how beta-blockers affect heart failure?
What is a potential risk associated with beta-blockers that requires careful monitoring?
What is a potential risk associated with beta-blockers that requires careful monitoring?
What is the term for the effect of beta-blockers that reduces heart rate?
What is the term for the effect of beta-blockers that reduces heart rate?
What is the effect of beta-blockers on angina?
What is the effect of beta-blockers on angina?
Which of these parameters is important to watch for with beta-blocker use?
Which of these parameters is important to watch for with beta-blocker use?
What is a direct effect of beta-blockers on the heart?
What is a direct effect of beta-blockers on the heart?
Atenolol and Metoprolol share what common class of medication?
Atenolol and Metoprolol share what common class of medication?
Which cardiac parameter will be impacted by beta-blockers?
Which cardiac parameter will be impacted by beta-blockers?
Beta-blockers effectiveness to help improve survival is greatly increased when they what?
Beta-blockers effectiveness to help improve survival is greatly increased when they what?
A negative inotrope reduces the ...?
A negative inotrope reduces the ...?
Flashcards
Examples of Beta-Blockers
Examples of Beta-Blockers
Metoprolol, Atenolol
Mechanism of Beta-Blockers
Mechanism of Beta-Blockers
Beta-blockers reduce heart rate (negative chronotrope) and contractility (negative inotrope), decreasing cardiac workload.
Beta-Blockers and Heart Rate
Beta-Blockers and Heart Rate
Beneficial in conditions like atrial fibrillation.
Beta-Blockers in Heart Failure
Beta-Blockers in Heart Failure
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Monitoring after Beta-Blocker
Monitoring after Beta-Blocker
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Study Notes
Beta-Blockers
- Examples include metoprolol and atenolol.
- Reduces heart rate (negative chronotrope).
- Reduces contractility (negative inotrope), which assists in heart failure and angina by decreasing cardiac workload.
- Slows down heart rate, which is beneficial in conditions like atrial fibrillation.
- Improves survival in heart failure if used carefully.
- Monitor for bradycardia and hypotension.
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