Bisoprolol

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (14 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Bisoprolol is a medication used to manage and treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. The drug belongs to the selective beta-blocker class of drugs and acts explicitly as a cardioselective beta1-blocker (B1-blocker). Bisoprolol mainly focuses on beta1 receptors in the heart to address several heart conditions, such as congestive heart failure. The drug does not affect the undesirable B2 receptors, which could affect different bodily systems. Selective B1-blockers, including bisoprolol, have adverse inotropic and chronotropic effects, decreasing heart contractions and heart rate. Consequently, bisoprolol reduces the oxygen consumption of myocardial cells, relieving the heart's workload. B1 receptors are also present in the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys. By blocking these receptors, bisoprolol reduces the release of renin, thereby blocking the activation of the renin-angiotensin system. This dual action on the heart and kidneys makes bisoprolol effective in managing hypertension and related conditions.

This activity discusses the indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications for bisoprolol in managing hypertension and other relevant disorders. This resource also covers the adverse event profile and other key factors, including the off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, and relevant interactions of bisoprolol, pertinent to interprofessional healthcare teams when treating patients with hypertension and related conditions.


UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-147-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify appropriate indications for bisoprolol therapy, including hypertension, heart failure, and certain arrhythmias.
  • Screen patients for contraindications and risk factors before initiating bisoprolol treatment, such as bradycardia, heart block, asthma, or severe peripheral vascular disease.
  • Assess patients' response to bisoprolol therapy, monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and signs of adverse effects.
  • Apply evidence-based guidelines and clinical recommendations to optimize bisoprolol therapy for individual patients.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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Pharmacists: StatPearls, LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE credit(s). (UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-147-H01-P ). Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Method of Participation and Credit

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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