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what ethnicity may beta blockers not work for (Ans- African Americans (unless paired with diuretics) Atenolol contraindications (Ans- sinus bradycardia, heart block, pulm edema, bronchospasm, pregnancy atenolol drug interactions (Ans- -Atropine/anticholinergics: inc absorption -NSAIDs: dec effects -Insulin and sulfonylureas: inc risk of hypoglycemia Atenolol side effects/adverse effects (AnsED, CNS effects, GI distress, cool extremities, hypotension, bradycardia, dyspnea, bronchospasm, thrombocytopeniaatenolol interventions (Ans- -teach pt to not stop taking abruptly to avoid rebound HTN (wean off 1-2 weeks) -warn male clients of dose related ED -assist with ambulation (ortho hypotension) Diltiazem class (Ans- calcium channel blocker diltiazem use (Ans- tx hypertension and atrial dysrhythmias (brings more O2 to myocardium and dec cardiac workload) diltiazem action (Ans- inhibits transport of Ca ions to myocardial cells
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