Adrenergic Agonist (symphathetic)

Question 1

Other term for adrenergic agonist? And what is it for?

Answer 1

Symphathomimetics

Stimulates adrenergic receptors

Question 2

Mechanics of actions of adreneergic agonists

Answer 2

Direct-action
Indirect-action
Mixed-action

Question 3

Catergory of symphathomimetic accdg. To chemical strcuture?

Answer 3

Catecholamine (w/ catechol rings and amine) and noncatecholamine (w/o)

Question 4

What does selective means?

Answer 4

Influences 1 type of receptor

Question 5

What does nonselective means?

Answer 5

Influence all receptors

Question 6

The therapeutic and pharmacologic class of EPI?

Answer 6

T.C - vasopressin

P.C - adrenergic

Question 7

Usual side effects of adrenergic drugs?

Answer 7

1. Tissue necrosis
2. Tachycardia, palpitations, tremor, dizziness, increase in BP
3. Urinary retention caused by high dose
4. Nausea and vomitting (provide food)

Question 8

Antidote for adrenergic drugs (caused by hyperextravasation of epi and dopa)

Answer 8

Phentolamine mesylate or regitinine

Question 9

Common nursing diagnosis for adrenergic shit?

Answer 9

1. Disturbed sleep pattern

2. Deficient knowledge