Adrenergic Agonists

Question 1

Why are adrenergic agonists called sympathomimetic drugs?

Answer 1

Because they mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)

Question 2

What are adrenergic agonists used for?

Answer 2

Ophthalmic preparations for dilating pupils to systemic preparations for shock

Question 3

What is epinephrine used for?

Answer 3

Shock and glaucoma

Question 4

What is norepinephrine used for?

Answer 4

Treat shock or during cardiac arrest to get sympathetic activity

Question 5

What is dopamine used for?

Answer 5

To treat shock

Question 6

True or False:

Another name for adrenergic agonist drug is a sympathomimetric drug?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the prototype for alpha and beta adrenergic agonists?

Answer 7

Dopamine

Question 8

When providing care for a patient receiving alpha and beta adrenergic agonists, which of the following would be important to assess in order to prevent the systemic overload of catecholamines?
A. Hypotension
B. Pheochromocytoma
C. Hypovolemia
D. Allergic rhinitis

Answer 8

B. Pheochromocytoma

This is a contraindication for the drug which could lead to fatal reactions.