Which of the following is the effect of medications that are Beta-blockers on heart rate and blood pressure?
a. increase heart rate, increased blood pressure
b. increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure
c. decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure
d. decreased heart rate, increased blood pressure
Answer: c. decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure
The effect of medications that are Beta-blockers is to decrease heart rate and blood pressure. It is important for the health and fitness professional to know this in order to understand possible physiological effects that may result and affect the client's ability to perform certain activities.