Adrenergic agonists

Question 1

types of shock

Answer 1

1. hypovolemic d/t dehydration or bleeding
2. cardiogenic d/t hypotTN
3. distributive (anaphylactic, neurogenic, sepsis)
4. obstructive d/t blockage

Question 2

how to rapidly increase BP

Answer 2

1. isotonic fluid bolus
2. hypertonic volume expander
3. vasopressor meds

Question 3

adrenergic receptors

Answer 3

β1 in heart
β2 in lungs
α1 in arteries

Question 4

adrenergic agonists to know

Answer 4

-terols (beta 2 only)
norepinephrine
epinephrine
dopamine
dobutamine

Question 5

issues w/adrenergic agonists

Answer 5

necrosis d/t too much vasoconstriction
tachycardia, HTN
increased cardiac workload