Pharmacology - Antihypertensives Beta Blockers Atenolol - for Registered nurse RN and PN NCLEX

Head to SimpleNursing’s OFFICIAL website here: https://bit.ly/3HRISbj Today’s video is all about antihypertensive drugs for Nursing Students and NCLEX Review. Understand beta blockers like atenolol with this essential pharmacology guide for NCLEX RN & PN exams! Learn the mechanism of action, uses in controlling blood pressure and heart rate, key side effects, and nursing considerations, including the "4 B's" (bradycardia, breathing problems, blood sugar masking, and worsening heart failure). Packed with tips and exam-ready insights, this video equips nurses with the knowledge to confidently manage antihypertensive medications in practice and exams. Helpful Links: CHF Care Plan & Downloadable Study Guide: https://simplenursing.com/congestive-... CHF Cheat Sheet: https://simplenursing.com/congestive-... CHF NCLEX Practice Questions: https://simplenursing.com/congestive-... Key Moments: 0:00 - Introduction to Beta Blockers 0:14 - Beta Blockers Overview: Mechanism of Action 0:39 - The 3 Negative Tropics: Effects on the Heart 1:04 - Beta 1 and Beta 2 Receptors: Heart and Lungs 1:36 - Dangerous Side Effects: The 4 B's 1:41 - B1: Bradycardia and Low Blood Pressure 2:04 - B2: Breathing Problems and Bronchospasms 2:18 - B3: Worsening Heart Failure Symptoms 2:46 - B4: Blood Sugar Masking in Diabetics #RegisteredNurseRN #HeartFailure #pharm #pharmacology #NCLEX #RN #RegisteredNurse #BetaBlockers #Antihypertensives #CHFdrugs #heartfailure #Pharmacologynursing