在沙特阿拉伯的医疗保健学生中使用propranolol
Seham Aljahdali1, Rahaf Badr1, Maryam Alotaibi1
1Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Cureus
|December 13, 2023
概括
沙特阿拉伯的医疗保健学生使用propanolol来控制焦虑和提高学业表现,特别是在考试前. 关于滥用β-阻断剂的风险的教育至关重要.
科学领域:
- 医学教育 医学教育
- 药理学 药理学是指药理学的学科.
- 学生健康 学生健康
背景情况:
- 过度的学术压力会对学生的健康和成绩产生负面影响.
- 兰醇是一种β-阻断剂,用于控制焦虑.
- 了解它在医疗保健学生中的使用是很重要的.
研究的目的:
- 评估沙特阿拉伯医疗保健学生中使用普拉诺洛尔的流行程度.
- 为了确定使用propranolol的原因.
- 评估学生对普罗兰诺洛尔的作用和风险的认识.
主要方法:
- 在Umm Al-Qura大学的582名医疗保健学生中进行了一项横截面研究.
- 在三个月的时间里 (2023年6月至9月) 进行了电子问卷调查.
- 数据使用RStudio进行分析,并使用费舍尔准确的关联测试.
主要成果:
- 超过一半的参与者 (51.7%) 是24-26岁; 63.1%是男性.
- 73.7%的人将医学书籍作为他们关于抗焦虑β-阻断剂的主要信息来源.
- 68.4%的普拉诺洛尔使用者在客观结构化临床检查 (OSCE) 之前服用了它.
结论:
- 普罗普拉诺洛尔主要用于欧安组织前的焦虑和演示表现提升.
- 学生们表现出对普罗普拉诺洛尔的作用有一定的理解.
- 需要教育学生关于滥用β-阻断剂的潜在危害.
相关概念视频
01:27Adrenergic Antagonists: Pharmacological Actions of β-Receptor Blockers
828
β-receptor blockers significantly impact the cardiovascular system by counteracting catecholamine-induced sympathetic responses. These medications decrease heart rate, contractility, and cardiac output, potentially leading to cardiac depression, life-threatening bradycardia, and death. Therapeutically, β-blockers function as mild antihypertensives and are utilized in treating angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias. However, nonselective β-blockers inhibit β2-receptors in...
828
01:28Antihypertensive Drugs: Types of β-Blockers
691
β receptors are classified into three subclasses: β1, β2, and β3. β1 receptors are primarily located in the heart and kidneys. When they get activated, they increase heart rate, contractility, and renin release. This process enhances blood pressure and aids in stress management. In contrast, β2 receptors are situated mainly in the lungs, blood vessels, and skeletal muscles. Upon activation, they trigger smooth muscle relaxation, causing bronchodilation and...
691
01:31Adrenergic Antagonists: ɑ and β-Receptor Blockers
459
Third-generation β-blockers, such as labetalol and carvedilol, represent a significant advancement in managing cardiovascular conditions. Unlike conventional β-blockers, which can induce peripheral vasoconstriction, third-generation drugs block α1 adrenoceptors. This promotes vasodilation through several mechanisms, such as increased nitric oxide production, inhibition of calcium ion entry, opening of potassium ion channels, and antioxidant action. Labetalol, for instance, is...
459
01:28Special considerations while measuring blood pressure
725
When assessing blood pressure (BP), healthcare professionals must consider various factors and potential unexpected outcomes to ensure accurate readings and provide proper patient care. Adhering to these guidelines is essential to achieving the most reliable results.
Monitoring Both Arms:
Monitoring BP in both arms during the initial assessment is advisable, as the systolic value may differ by five to ten mm Hg between arms. For subsequent BP assessments, use the arm with the higher reading.
Monitoring Both Arms:
Monitoring BP in both arms during the initial assessment is advisable, as the systolic value may differ by five to ten mm Hg between arms. For subsequent BP assessments, use the arm with the higher reading.
725
01:25Adrenergic Antagonists: Chemistry and Classification of β-Receptor Blockers
624
β-adrenergic antagonists, or β-blockers, modulate the sympathetic nervous system by targeting β-adrenoceptors and inhibiting catecholamine-mediated sympathetic responses. β-blockers differ in their adrenoceptor subtype affinity, lipophilicity, and α-blocking capabilities. The history of β-blocker development began with the prototype, dichloroisoprenaline, which exhibited partial agonist activity. As a result, propranolol was developed as a pure antagonist but...
624
01:10Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure
569
Accurate blood pressure assessment is crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions. To ensure the reliability of these measurements, healthcare professionals must adhere to standardized pre-procedural guidelines. These guidelines enhance patient safety and improve the overall quality of healthcare. The following steps are essential for obtaining accurate and consistent blood pressure readings, from using the appropriate tools to ensuring effective communication with the...
569