Adrenergics and Adrenergic blocking drugs

Question 1

What does ANS regulate?

Answer 1

BP, HR, RR, body temp, water balance, urinary excretion, dgestive functions

Question 2

what does SNS regulate?

Answer 2

sweating, influences metabolism and renal function

Question 3

Alpha Blockers mech of action:

Answer 3

lower blood pressure by blocking the effects of the sympathetic nervous system on blood vessels, causing them to relax and dilate, thus reducing resistance to blood flow

Question 4

alpha blockers medication effects:

Answer 4

causes both arterial and venous dilation, reducing peripheral vascular resistance and BP, constriction of the pupils, increased GI tract motility

Question 5

alpha blockers indictions:

Answer 5

HTN,

Question 6

dig immune fab:

Answer 6

very toxic, only for life-threatening s/s, last resort otherwise HCP will hold medication