Adrenergic Agonists

Question 1

Cocaine

Answer 1

Horner’s syndrome, Corneal Hepatic ulcers, Force Duction test
SE: Corneal epithelial erosion, epithelial grayish depressions, CNS stimulations, increased body temperature
CI: HEART

Question 2

Hydroxyamphetamine

Answer 2

Mydriasis, Vasoconstriction, Horner’s Syndrome
SE: Mild irritation of eyes, increased BP, Sinoauricular tachycardia, Ventricular arrhythmia
CI: HEART

Question 3

Phenylephrine HCl

Answer 3

Mydriasis, Acommodative amplitude, Mitotic cysts, Dx of Horner’s, breaking posterior synchiae, Horner’s ptosis, Conjunctival hyperemia
SE: 10% blanching of skin, hypertension

Question 4

Epinephrine

Answer 4

Anaphylactic shock, Bronchospasms, Anesthesia, OAG

Question 5

Norepinephrine

Answer 5

Shock

Question 6

Dopamine

Answer 6

DOC of shock

Question 7

Dobutamine

Answer 7

Congestive heart failure (increase CO)

Question 8

Isoproterenol

Answer 8

Asthma, Heart block/Cardiac arrest

Question 9

Fenlodopan

Answer 9

Severe hypertension in hospitalized pts.

Question 10

Oxymetazoline

Answer 10

Nasal decongestants, Mydriasis

Question 11

Methoxamine

Answer 11

Overcome hypotension in anesthesia with halothane

Question 12

Ephedrine

Answer 12

Myasthenia Gravis

Question 13

Metaraminol

Answer 13

Alternative tx for shock, Acute hypotension