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Nurse Teaching on Beta-2 Agonists and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Beta-2 agonists and their mechanism of action as follows: Beta-2 receptors are located mainly at two sites-Bronchial smooth muscle in the respiratory tract and Smooth muscle of the blood vessels. Beta-2 agonists are medications that activate these Beta-2 receptors. They are mainly used with regards to their action on Beta-2 receptors of bronchial smooth muscle. Phosphorylation (Addition of phosphate) of myosin (contractile protein in the smooth muscle) is needed for the [...]

Nurse Teaching on Beta Receptors for Management of Hypertension

Patient was educated on Beta receptors used to management of hypertension as follows: Beta receptors basically are of 2 types: Beta-1 receptors found in the natural pacemakers of the heart, SA node and AV node and cardiac muscle. Beta-2 receptors found in the vascular smooth muscle and smooth muscle of the bronchi and bronchioles. Beta receptors respond to catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) in the human body, to bring on some important physiological actions. Stimulation of [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Beta Blockers for Management of Arrhythmia-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Beta blockers for management of arrhythmia as follows: Beta blockers are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally slow heart rates, such as, in individuals with damaged natural pacemaker of the heart. Beta blockers are contraindicated in individuals with history of asthma, COPD, and with any other issues resulting in episodes of difficulty breathing. Selective B-1 blockers that act only on the heart and have no action [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Beta Blockers for Management of Arrhythmia-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Beta blockers for management of arrhythmia as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of bradycardia and hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by the Selective Beta-1 blockers. Beta - blockers have the potential to cause [...]

Contraindications for Using Beta Blockers for Management of Arrhythmia

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Beta blockers for management of arrhythmia as follows: Avoid using Beta blockers along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, calcium channel blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Avoid or use extreme caution using Beta blockers along with any other medications that can cause reduced force of contraction of the heart [...]