Beta Blockers
slow electrical conduction in the heart and return the heart rhythm to normal, ends in lol
what is a beta blocker?
slow the rate of electrical conduction by inhibiting sodium
what is a sodium channel blocker?
change the the heart rhythm by affecting__________
what is potassium?
these meds block calcium ions, dilate blood vessels
what is a calcium channel blocker?
decrease O2 demands by decreasing the ___________________________
what is fight or flight response?
blocking sodium transfer therefore____________________
what is inhibit irregular rhythms?
oranges, sweet potatoes and bananas
what are foods high in potassium?
calcium channel blockers ___________
beta blockers also can__________________ pressure
What is lower blood pressure?
irregular heartbeats that that originate above the ventricles
what is supraventricular rhythms?
potassium channel blockers treat_____________
what is ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias?
calcium channel blockers are used for this arrhythmia
what is very rapid
Beta blockers can also be used for_______________
what is performance anxiety?
This med is given in an emergency with life threatening ventricular rhythm
what is lidocaine?
You must check a patients apical pulse for________________, before giving a med
what is a full minute?
calcium channel blockers end in___________
what is pine?
you should rise slowly to avoid this complication
what is orthostatic hypotension?
necessary to facilitate nerve impulses and muscular contraction
what is sodium?
the patient migh have this device if they are at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest
what is an internal defibrillator?
common side effect of calcium channel blockers
what is swelling of feet and ankles?