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The nurse providing teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for beta $_{1}$ blockers will keep in mind that these drugs may result in which effect? a Tachycardia b Tachypnea c Bradycardia d Bradypnea

Name: Problem 3, Chapter 19: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
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Description: The nurse providing teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for beta 1 blockers will keep in mind that these drugs may result in which effect? a Tachycardia b Tachypnea c Bradycardia d Bradypnea

   The nurse providing teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for beta $_{1}$ blockers will keep in mind that these drugs may result in which effect?
a Tachycardia
b Tachypnea
c Bradycardia
d Bradypnea

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

Linda Lane Lilley,… 7th Edition

Chapter 19, Problem 3

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Solved by Expert Vishal Sharma

06/20/2021

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These receptors are responsible for increasing heart rate and contractility. By blocking these receptors, beta1 blockers can help to slow down the heart rate and decrease the force of heart contractions. Now let's look at the options: Show more…

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The nurse providing teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for beta $_{1}$ blockers will keep in mind that these drugs may result in which effect? a Tachycardia b Tachypnea c Bradycardia d Bradypnea

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Beta-1 Adrenergic Receptors

These receptors are primarily located in the heart and are responsible for increasing heart rate and contractility when stimulated by catecholamines. Blocking these receptors leads to a reduction in heart rate and contractile force, which is useful in managing cardiovascular conditions.

Beta Blockers

Beta blockers are a class of medications that inhibit the action of catecholamines on beta receptors. When they target beta-1 receptors in the heart, they reduce heart rate, decrease myocardial contractility, and lower oxygen demand, making them effective in treating hypertension and other cardiac issues.

Bradycardia

Bradycardia refers to a slower than normal heart rate and is a common effect of beta-1 blocker therapy. By reducing the activation of beta-1 receptors in the heart, these drugs decrease the rate of depolarization in the pacemaker cells, leading to a slower heart rate.

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