Exam 4: Beta-Blockers and Cardiovascular Disease

Nebivolol is a newer beta-blocker that also does which of the following?

Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful vasoconstrictor and can increase blood pressure.

Long-term, regular exercise leads to a relative decrease in catecholamine output at comparable exercise levels.

Beta-blockers are ergolytic, and no advantage is gained from their use in certain types of competition.

All hypertensives should refrain from weight lifting because extremely high blood pressures occur during maximal lifts.

When the resting heart rate is too slow and the individual becomes uncomfortable, the condition is called _______.

Hypertension affects how much of the population worldwide?

Cells that are active in fat storage and fat metabolism are called _______.

Untreated hypertension can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

How do cardioselective beta-blockers get their name?

The primary cause of the vast majority of cases of hypertension is unclear.

For most individuals with hypertension, regular exercise causes significant lower blood pressure and eliminates the need for drugs.

Exercise does not generally override the effects of beta-blockers on the heart in hypertensive patients or patients with arrhythmias.

A single episode of aerobic exercise decreases blood pressure during the post-exercise period, a phenomenon called post-exercise hypotension.

Because of their effect on metabolism, beta-blockers are a good choice for people with type-II diabetes and metabolic syndrome.