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Question 1

Alpha1 adrenergic stimulation:

Answer 1

▫️vasoconstriction (causes HBP)
▫️decreases motility of GI tract (constipation, abd.bloating)
▫️decreased insulin production (monitor for diabetic/prediabetic)
▫️contraction of pregnant uterus (oxytocin has alpha1 agonist properties)

Question 2

Beta1 Adrenergic Stimulation

Answer 2

▫️significant cardiac effects
       ⬆️HR
       ⬆️force of contraction 
▫️significant kidney effects 
      ⬆️ renin release
       Renin causes ⬆️ in BP

**VS should be taken b4 giving this med
Contraindication for pt.w/ tachycardia

Question 3

Beta2 adrenergic stimulation

Answer 3

▫️bronchodilation (good for pt.w/ asthma)
▫️relaxation of pregnant uterus
▫️⬇️motility and tone of GI tract (pt. may experience constipation)

Question 4

Drugs that stimulate/simulate the Sympathetic Nervous System are called:

Answer 4

Adrenergic agonist

◽️affect♥️, blood vessels, lungs

Question 5

____ is the primary neurotransmitter released at adrenergic receptors, w/c maybe nicotinic or muscarinic

Answer 5

Norepinephrine

Question 6

Drugs that inhibits SNS are called:

Answer 6

▫️sympatholytics

▫️adrenergic antagonist

Question 7

What side effects do you need to assess for giving beta2 antagonist?

Answer 7

Skeletal muscle tremor, tachycardia
Headache & dizziness, nausea & vomiting
diarrhea

Question 8

What patients would more likely have effects from Beta2 antagonist?

Answer 8

post-term pregnancy, constipated Pt., hypotensive Pt.