Hyperkalaemia; angioedema (very rare) - ANS ✓What are side effects of
ARBs?
Beta Blockers - ANS ✓type of antihypertensives that block beta receptors
Non-Cardio selective - ANS ✓type of beta blocker that blocks Beta 1 and Beta 2
receptors
Non-Cardio selective Beta Blocker - ANS ✓Propranolol is an example of what
type of drug?
Cardio selective - ANS ✓type of beta blocker that only blocks Beta 1 receptors
Cardio selective Beta Blocker - ANS ✓Metoprolol is an example of what type of
drug?
Hypertension; Heart Failure Symptoms; Angina Pectoris; Dysrhythmias (i.e.
tachydysrhythmias) - ANS ✓What are Beta Blockers are used to treat?
Heart Block; Diabetes - ANS ✓What are some caution uses for both non-cardio
selective and cardio selective beta blockers?
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Asthma (and other respiratory illnesses/conditions) - ANS ✓What are
caution uses for non-cardio selective beta blockers?
Don't stop abruptly (call provider to taper dose); monitor BP and HR - ANS
✓What patient teachings should be provided for Beta Blocker usage?
Other meds that lower BP, especially calcium channel blockers; insulin -
ANS ✓What are drug interactions for Beta Blockers?
Alpha Blockers - ANS ✓type of antihypertensive medication that blocks alpha 1
receptors
Alpha Blockers - ANS ✓Prazosin and Tamsulosin are examples of what type of
drug?
Prazosin - ANS ✓drug that blocks alpha 1 receptors to treat hypertension
Tamsulosin - ANS ✓drug that blocks alpha 1 receptors to treat benign prostatic
hypertrophy (not a perfusion problem)
No (it's used after other antihypertensives have been used or in
conjunction with other antihypertensives) - ANS ✓Is Prazosin a first line
hypertensive?
Hypotension; sexual dysfunction; vertigo; palpitations - ANS ✓What are side
effects of alpha blockers?
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANS ✓type of antihypertensive medication that
inhibits calcium from entering cells through one pathway
Verapamil; Diltiazem - ANS ✓What calcium channel blockers have an action on
heart and blood vessels?
NRS 325
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