Coreg

Question 1

Classification

Answer 1

Beta adrenergic blocker

Anti HTN

Question 2

Action

Answer 2

Possesses non selective beta & alpha blocking activity, causes vasodilation

Question 3

Dose

Answer 3

Initially 6.25 mg twice a day may double in 1-2 weeks maximum 50 mg/ day

Question 4

Side effect

Answer 4

Fatigue dizziness

Question 5

Contraindications

Answer 5

Bronchial asthma decomponsated heart failure, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, severe bradycardia

Question 6

Action

Answer 6

Absorbed GI
Metabolized liver
Excreted urine

Question 7

Nursing intervention

Answer 7

B/P apical pulse if pulse less than 60 or B/P less than 90 systolic hold Rx contact MD, monitor hypotension dyspnea, assess pulse monitor I&O
Renal hepatic function tests