Grab our free cheatsheet covering the 50 most commonly prescribed medications right here: http://www.NURSING.com/50meds View the blog post here: https://www.NURSING.com/atenolol-tenormin/ Listen to all the episodes at: https://www.NURSING.com/medmaster-podcast/ Atenolol Generic Name: atenolol Trade Name: Tenormin Indication: hypertension, angina, prevention of MI Action blocks the stimulation of beta1 receptors in the SNS with minimal effect on beta2 receptors Therapeutic Class: antianginal, antihypertensive Pharmacologic Class beta blocker Nursing Considerations:  Contraindicated in CHF, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, bradycardia, heart block  monitor hemodynamic parameters (HR, BP)  May cause bradycardia, CHF, pulmonary edema  masks symptoms associated with diabetes mellitus  advise to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension  instruct patient on how to take blood pressure