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Class II Antidysrhythmic Drugs (Beta Blockers) Exam 2023 with complete solution Beta blockers work by blocking the action of which catecholamine(s)? Select all that apply. Serotonin Histamine Dopamine Epinephrine Norepinephrine Epinephrine Beta blockers block the action o...

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Class II Antidysrhythmic Drugs (Beta Blockers) Exam
2023 with complete solution
Beta blockers work by blocking the action of which catecholamine(s)?

Select all that apply.


Serotonin

Histamine

Dopamine

Epinephrine

Norepinephrine
Epinephrine

Beta blockers block the action of the catecholamine epinephrine. This action decreases
heart rate and blood pressure.

Norepinephrine

Beta blockers block the action of the catecholamine norepinephrine. This action
decreases heart rate and blood pressure.
Which medication is classified as a nonselective beta blocker?


Atenolol

Acebutolol

Metoprolol

Propranolol
Propranolol
What percentage of the drug metoprolol IV is excreted in the urine within 24
hours?


10%

, 25%

50%

85%
85%

Metoprolol is metabolized and excreted by the liver. When it is given intravenously, 85%
of a dose of metoprolol is excreted in urine within 24 hours.
What is the half-life of propranolol?


1 to 2 hours

2 to 3 hours

3 to 6 hours

5 to 6 hours
3 to 6 hours

Beta blockers are well absorbed orally. The half-life of propranolol is 3 to 6 hours.
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Which nursing assessment would be of highest priority when administering a
beta blocker?


Heart rate

Daily weight

Respiratory rate

Intake and output
Heart rate

When antidysrhythmics are administered, the nurse should monitor vital signs, focusing
on heart rate and blood pressure; if HR is <60 beats/min, the nurse should notify the
health care provider.
Propranolol is contraindicated in a patient with which condition?

Select all that apply.


Diabetes

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