Alpha2- agonist Flashcards
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Alpha2- agonist Drug Names
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Clonidine
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Alpha2- agonist Therapeutic Actions
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• Stimulates the alpha receptors in the CNS and inhibits the CV centers, leading to a decrease in sympathetic outflow from the CNS resulting in a drop in BP
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Alpha2- agonist Indication
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- HTN
4
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Alpha2- agonist DDI
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- Beta-blockers
- Adrenergic-antagonists
- CNS depressants/ alcohol
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Alpha2- agonist Adverse Effects
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- CNS
* CV
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Alpha2- agonist:
Assessment
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Hx: allergy, contraindications/cautions
Physical: vital signs, weight, BP, RR, abdominal, urinary, perfusion, ECG (baseline)
Labs: electrolyte levels, renal and hepatic function, glucose
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Alpha2- agonist:
Diagnosis
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- Acute pain
- Ineffective tissue perfusion
- Decreased cardiac output
- Risk for injury
- Risk for activity intolerance
- Non-compliance
- Disturbed sensory perception
- Deficient knowledge
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Alpha2- agonist:
Implementation
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- Take apical pulse before: hold if <60bpm
- Do not abruptly stop medication (rebound hypertension)
- Encourage lifestyle changes
- Change positions slowly
- Do not crush ER formulations
- Monitor vitals
- Provide patient teaching
- Given oral or transdermal for HTN
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Alpha2- agonist:
Evaluation
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Response to the drug
Adverse effects
Effectiveness of comfort measures Compliance with the regimen
Effectiveness of the teaching plan
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Alpha2- agonist
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