NSG 124 - Pharmacology

NSG 124 - Pharmacology

Exam 3

Question:

Calcium Channel Blockers general info

Answer:

• first line drug for hypertension
• blocks calcium ions access to cells causing decreased demand for oxygen,

decreased contractility

• avoid GRAPEFRUIT juice

Ex: Amlodipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine

Question:

calcium channel blockers adverse effects

Answer:

• heart failure
• dysrhythmias
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• peripheral edema
• bradycardia 1 / 4

• dizziness

Question:

alpha-adrenergic blockers general info

Answer:

• relaxes blood vessels, leading to decreased blood pressure
• DO NOT take with male enhancement drugs

Ex: Doxazosin, Prazosin, Terazosin

Question:

alpha-adrenergic blockers adverse effects

Answer:

• dizziness
• drowsiness
• headache
• stuffy nose
• hypotension
• nervousness

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Question:

beta-adrenergic blockers (beta blockers) general info

Answer:

• LOL medications
• decreases cardiac workload
• slows heart rate and decreases blood pressure
• treats HF, dysrhythmias, hypertension, angina
• prophylaxis for MI
• can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia
• DO NOT give to asthma patients

Ex: Metoprolol, Labetalol, Atenolol, Propranolol

Question:

beta blockers nursing considerations

Answer:

• check blood sugar
• check heart rate
• assess for fluid overload
• DO NOT give to asthma patients

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Question:

beta blockers adverse effects

Answer:

• fluid retention
• worsening of HF
• fatigue
• orthostatic hypotension
• bradycardia
• sexual dysfunction

Question:

beta blockers contraindications

Answer:

"ABCDE" Asthma Block (heart block) COPD Diabetes mellitus Electrolyte (hyperkalemia)

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