Metoprolol

Overview

4.9 out of 5 (27 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

29 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Metoprolol, a widely employed β-adrenergic antagonist, is pivotal in cardiovascular pharmacology. Metoprolol is indicated primarily for conditions such as hypertension, angina pectoris, heart failure, and arrhythmias. The medication exerts its therapeutic effect by selectively inhibiting β-1 adrenergic receptors, resulting in diminished cardiac contractility, heart rate, and blood pressure. While generally well-tolerated, metoprolol may elicit adverse effects, including bradycardia, hypotension, and bronchospasm, necessitating vigilant patient monitoring. Contraindications encompass conditions such as severe bradycardia, heart block, and decompensated heart failure, warranting cautious use of alternative therapies. An adept understanding of metoprolol's multifaceted clinical profile empowers healthcare professionals to navigate treatment decisions judiciously, promoting favorable patient outcomes in cardiovascular management.

This activity highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, which is paramount for comprehensive patient care, with close communication between cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other specialists ensuring tailored treatment plans and meticulous monitoring. This continuing education activity comprehensively elucidates metoprolol's essential aspects, including its indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, contraindications, and interdisciplinary applications to optimize patient outcomes. This review is a valuable resource for clinicians seeking to integrate metoprolol effectively into their practice to benefit patients with cardiovascular conditions.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Evaluate the diverse range of clinical indications for metoprolol, considering factors such as heart rate control, blood pressure management, arrhythmia suppression, and treatment of ischemic heart disease.

  • Compare the mechanisms of action between metoprolol and other β-blockers, highlighting key distinctions in receptor selectivity and potential therapeutic advantages.

  • Assess the potential adverse effects associated with metoprolol.

  • Implement interprofessional collaboration when prescribing metoprolol, considering co-administered medications, potential drug interactions, and patient-specific factors while prioritizing open communication and shared decision-making.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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