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Question 1

What 2 neurotransmitters have adrenergic receptors?

Answer 1

epinephrine
norepinephrine

Question 2

Parasympathetic receptors

Answer 2

cholinergic

Question 3

Sympathetic receptors

Answer 3

adrenergic

Question 4

Catecholamines involved with sympathetic system?

Answer 4

norepinephrine
epinephrine
dopamine

Question 5

Alpha sympathetic receptors action

Answer 5

vasoconstriction, CNS stimulation

Question 6

Beta sympathetic receptors action

Answer 6

bronchial, GI, uterine relaxation, cardiac stimulation

Question 7

Vasoactive Adrenergic Agonist Drugs (5)

Answer 7

doubutamine
dopamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine
phenylephrine

Question 8

Mechanism of action of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs

Answer 8

stimulate beta1 receptors
1. increase contraction
2. increase heart rate
3. increase conduction

Question 9

What is one contraindication of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs?

Answer 9

pheochromocytoma

Question 10

What are 3 side effects of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs?

Answer 10

1. loss of appetite
2. dry mouth
3. n/v

Question 11

What are 2 interactions of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs?

Answer 11

MAOIs
Antihistamines

Question 12

What are 2 nursing implications of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs?

Answer 12

1. cause increase in ADH, corticosteroids, glucose
2. titrated to response

Question 13

Alpha blockers drugs ending

Answer 13

-zosin

Question 14

What are 2 indications of alpha blockers?

Answer 14

hypertension
BPH

Question 15

What drug is specific to BPH?

Answer 15

flomax

Question 16

Mechanism of action of alpha blockers

Answer 16

block stimulation of alpha 1 receptors
1. vasodilation
2. reduce smooth muscle tone in bladder and prostate

Question 17

What neurotransmitter do alpha blockers specifically block?

Answer 17

noepinephrine

Question 18

What is 1 contraindication of alpha blockers?

Answer 18

peripheral vascular disease

Question 19

What are 4 interactions of alpha blockers?

Answer 19

1. beta blockers
2. erectile dysfunction drugs
3. warfarin
4. epinephrine

Question 20

Beta blockers drug ending

Answer 20

-olol

Question 21

Mechanism of action of beta blockers

Answer 21

1. reduces myocardial stimulation
2. bronchial muscle contraction

Question 22

What is 1 contraindication of beta blockers?

Answer 22

raynaud’s disease

Question 23

What are 4 interactions of beta blockers?

Answer 23

1. antacids
2. diuretics
3. oral hypoglycemic drugs
4. digoxin

Question 24

What is 1 nursing implication for beta blockers?

Answer 24

dc slowly

Question 25

What are the 3 indications of cholinergic drugs?

Answer 25

1. reduce intraocular pressure 2. bladder/GI motility 3. alzheimer's

Question 26

What 2 cholinergic drugs treat increased intraocular pressure?

Answer 26

carbachol pilocarpine

Question 27

What cholinergic drug treats urinary retention?

Answer 27

urecholine

Question 28

What cholinergic drug treats alzheimer's ?

Answer 28

Aricept

Question 29

What is an antidote to cholinergic drugs?

Answer 29

atropine

Question 30

What are 4 contraindications of cholinergic drugs?

Answer 30

1. GI or GU tract obstruction 2. hyperthyroidism 3. epilepsy 4. COPD

Question 31

What is the abbreviation for a cholinergic crisis?

Answer 31

SLUDGE

Question 32

What does SLUDGE stand for?

Answer 32

Salivation Lacrimation Urinary incontinence Diarrhea GI cramps Emesis

Question 33

What is 1 interaction of cholinergic drugs?

Answer 33

antihistamines

Question 34

What is 1 nursing implication for cholinergic drugs?

Answer 34

dc slowly

Question 35

What is the mechanism of action for anticholinergics?

Answer 35

block muscarinic receptors

Question 36

What are 9 indications of anticholinergics?

Answer 36

1. parkinson's 2. bradycardia 3. bronchospasm 4. bronchitis 5. asthma 6. COPD 7. IBD 8. urinary incontinence 9. common cold

Question 37

What anticholinergic treats IBD

Answer 37

bentyl

Question 38

What anticholinergic dries secretions

Answer 38

robinul

Question 39

What 2 anticholinergic drugs promote urinary retention?

Answer 39

ditropan detrol

Question 40

What anticholinergic drug treats motion sickness

Answer 40

scopolamine

Question 41

What is the antidote for anticholinergics?

Answer 41

physostigmine

Question 42

What are 4 contraindications for anticholinergics?

Answer 42

1. glaucoma 2. GI/GU tract obstruction 3. acute respiratory distress 4. cardiac instability

Question 43

What are 3 interactions of anticholinergics?

Answer 43

antihistamines TCAs digoxin

Question 44

What is 1 nursing implication of anticholinergics?

Answer 44

educate that dilated pupils may cause blurred vision