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1
Q

What 2 neurotransmitters have adrenergic receptors?

A

epinephrine
norepinephrine

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2
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Parasympathetic receptors

A

cholinergic

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3
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Sympathetic receptors

A

adrenergic

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4
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Catecholamines involved with sympathetic system?

A

norepinephrine
epinephrine
dopamine

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5
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Alpha sympathetic receptors action

A

vasoconstriction, CNS stimulation

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6
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Beta sympathetic receptors action

A

bronchial, GI, uterine relaxation, cardiac stimulation

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7
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Vasoactive Adrenergic Agonist Drugs (5)

A

doubutamine
dopamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine
phenylephrine

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8
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Mechanism of action of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs

A

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

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9
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What is one contraindication of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs?

A

pheochromocytoma

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10
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What are 3 side effects of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs?

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  1. loss of appetite
  2. dry mouth
  3. n/v
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11
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What are 2 interactions of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs?

A

MAOIs
Antihistamines

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12
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What are 2 nursing implications of vasoactive adrenergic agonist drugs?

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  1. cause increase in ADH, corticosteroids, glucose
  2. titrated to response
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13
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Alpha blockers drugs ending

A

-zosin

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14
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What are 2 indications of alpha blockers?

A

hypertension
BPH

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15
Q

What drug is specific to BPH?

A

flomax

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16
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Mechanism of action of alpha blockers

A

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

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17
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What neurotransmitter do alpha blockers specifically block?

A

noepinephrine

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18
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What is 1 contraindication of alpha blockers?

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peripheral vascular disease

19
Q

What are 4 interactions of alpha blockers?

A
  1. beta blockers
  2. erectile dysfunction drugs
  3. warfarin
  4. epinephrine
20
Q

Beta blockers drug ending

A

-olol

21
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Mechanism of action of beta blockers

A
  1. reduces myocardial stimulation
  2. bronchial muscle contraction
22
Q

What is 1 contraindication of beta blockers?

A

raynaud’s disease

23
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What are 4 interactions of beta blockers?

A
  1. antacids
  2. diuretics
  3. oral hypoglycemic drugs
  4. digoxin
24
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What is 1 nursing implication for beta blockers?

A

dc slowly

25
Q

What are the 3 indications of cholinergic drugs?

A
  1. reduce intraocular pressure
  2. bladder/GI motility
  3. alzheimer’s
26
Q

What 2 cholinergic drugs treat increased intraocular pressure?

A

carbachol
pilocarpine

27
Q

What cholinergic drug treats urinary retention?

A

urecholine

28
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What cholinergic drug treats alzheimer’s ?

A

Aricept

29
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What is an antidote to cholinergic drugs?

A

atropine

30
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What are 4 contraindications of cholinergic drugs?

A
  1. GI or GU tract obstruction
  2. hyperthyroidism
  3. epilepsy
  4. COPD
31
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What is the abbreviation for a cholinergic crisis?

A

SLUDGE

32
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What does SLUDGE stand for?

A

Salivation
Lacrimation
Urinary incontinence
Diarrhea
GI cramps
Emesis

33
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What is 1 interaction of cholinergic drugs?

A

antihistamines

34
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What is 1 nursing implication for cholinergic drugs?

A

dc slowly

35
Q

What is the mechanism of action for anticholinergics?

A

block muscarinic receptors

36
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What are 9 indications of anticholinergics?

A
  1. parkinson’s
  2. bradycardia
  3. bronchospasm
  4. bronchitis
  5. asthma
  6. COPD
  7. IBD
  8. urinary incontinence
  9. common cold
37
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What anticholinergic treats IBD

A

bentyl

38
Q

What anticholinergic dries secretions

A

robinul

39
Q

What 2 anticholinergic drugs promote urinary retention?

A

ditropan
detrol

40
Q

What anticholinergic drug treats motion sickness

A

scopolamine

41
Q

What is the antidote for anticholinergics?

A

physostigmine

42
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What are 4 contraindications for anticholinergics?

A
  1. glaucoma
  2. GI/GU tract obstruction
  3. acute respiratory distress
  4. cardiac instability
43
Q

What are 3 interactions of anticholinergics?

A

antihistamines
TCAs
digoxin

44
Q

What is 1 nursing implication of anticholinergics?

A

educate that dilated pupils may cause blurred vision

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