adrenergic signalling

Question 1

noradrenaline: what receptor does it work best on and when should it be used in a clinical context

Answer 1

a1, a2

• acute hypOtension - emergency treatment
• cardiac arrest

Question 2

adrenaline: what receptor does it work best on and when should it be used in a clinical context

Answer 2

B1, B2

• emergency treat hypERtension
• cardiac arrest
• anaphylactic shock

Question 3

phenylephrine: what receptor does it work best on and when should it be used in a clinical context

Answer 3

• a1
• acute hypotension
• nasal congestion

Question 4

clonidine: what receptor does it work best on and when should it be used in a clinical context

Answer 4

a2

• hyertension
• migrane

Question 5

isoprenaline: what receptor does it work best on and when should it be used in a clinical context

Answer 5

B1 B2

-heart block (treat pending pacemaker)

Question 6

salbutamol: what receptor does it work best on and when should it be used in a clinical context

Answer 6

B2

• asthma
• premature labout

Question 7

dobutamine: what receptor does it work best on and when should it be used in a clinical context

Answer 7

B1

-carcinogenic shock