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Beta Blockers Cheat Sheet: Happy Nursing!

The document provides information about the sympathetic nervous system and beta blockers. It details how beta 1 receptors stimulate the heart when activated by the sympathetic nervous system, causing an increase in cardiac output and heart rate. The goal of beta blocker therapy is to block stimulation of beta 1 receptors in the heart to decrease heart rate. Common beta blockers and potential side effects are also listed.

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Beta Blockers Cheat Sheet: Happy Nursing!

The document provides information about the sympathetic nervous system and beta blockers. It details how beta 1 receptors stimulate the heart when activated by the sympathetic nervous system, causing an increase in cardiac output and heart rate. The goal of beta blocker therapy is to block stimulation of beta 1 receptors in the heart to decrease heart rate. Common beta blockers and potential side effects are also listed.

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Beta Blockers Cheat Sheet

Sympathetic Nervous System - "Fight or Flight"


o SNS stimulates receptors throughout the body to create "fight or flight response"
o Receptors
Alpha - vessels
Beta 1 - Heart
Beta 2 - Lungs
Beta 1 Receptors
o When stimulated by SNS they cause:

Increase Cardiac Output

Increase HR in SA node (Chronotropic effect)

Increase atrial contractility (Inotropic effect)

Increase conduction and automaticity of AV node

Increase conduction and automaticity of ventricles

Goal of Beta Blocker Therapy


o Goal is to block stimulation of B1 receptors in heart = HR

Common B- Blockers
o Metoprolol
o Esmolol
o Propranolol

Side Effects of B-Blockers


o Bradycardia
o Blood Pressure
o Bronchoconstriction
o Blood sugar abnormalities

Happy Nursing!
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