Beta Blockers and Diabetes

Sep 20, 2008 03:18 PM

by isotop235

What should I be aware of when medicating a Patient with Beta Blocker therapy(Metoprolol/Lopresor)? I was asked by a Professor and I am stumped.

*Angie O'Plasty, RN* · Sep 21, 2008, 02:31 PM

Re: Beta Blockers and Diabetes

This website might help:

http://www.cvpharmacology.com/cardio...a-blockers.htm

*llg* · Sep 21, 2008, 08:44 PM

Re: Beta Blockers and Diabetes

I had a theory and was going to suggest it ... but I think you should read the site that Angie posted above. It confirms my theory was right. :-)

Thanks, Angie.

andrewmccute · Oct 13, 2008, 11:19 PM

Re: Beta Blockers and Diabetes

Your responsibility before administering Beta blocker is to check for respiratory rate of the patient because it causes respiratory depression as far as i know...

dhammo01 · Oct 18, 2008, 02:14 AM

Re: Beta Blockers and Diabetes

a beta blocker causing respiratory problems? never heard that. I've always checked the apical pulse before giving beta blockers.

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