Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

BT_PO 1.54 Describe the pharmacology of commonly used alpha and beta receptor blocking agents, their clinical use, adverse effects and use in the perioperative period

BT_PO 1.58 Describe the pharmacology of anti-hypertensive agents and their clinical application, including the following agents:

clonidine

alpha-methyl dopa

alpha and beta blockers

nitric oxide

sodium nitroprusside and glyceryl trinitrate

calcium antagonists

ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists

hydralazine and the

potassium channel activators.

SS_OB 1.12 Describe the pharmacology of agents used for the treatment of pre-eclampsia including magnesium, hydralazine and labetolol

Alpha Blockers