The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with syncope and sinus bradycardia. The nurse is passing morning medications and prepares to administer medication for glaucoma
Which cate-gory of drugs for glaucoma could exacerbate the patient's heart problems? a. Beta blockers
b. Prostaglandin analogs
c. Adrenergic agonists
d. Anticholinergic agonists
A
Blockade of cardiac beta1 receptors can produce bradycardia and AV heart block, as well as de-press cardiac function. Beta blockers would be contraindicated for patients with existing AV heart block, sinus bradycardia, or cardiogenic shock.
Prostaglandin analogs do not adversely affect the heart.
Adrenergic agonists and anticholinergic agonists do not exacerbate heart problems.
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