Ch 30 Adrenergic Agonists Flashcards

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Andrenergic agonist

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A drug that stimulates the adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system, either directly (by reacting with receptor sites) or indirectly (by increasing norepinephrine levels)

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Alpha agonist

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Specifically stimulating to the alpha receptors within the sympathetic nervous system, causing body responses seen when the alpha receptors are stimulated

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Beta agonist

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Specifically stimulating to the beta receptors within the sympathetic nervous system, causing body responses seen when the beta receptors are stimulated

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Glycogenolysis

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Breakdown of stored glucose to increase the blood glucose levels

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Sympathomimetic

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Drug that mimics the sympathetic nervous system SNS with the signs and symptoms seen when the SNS is stimulated

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Alpha and beta adrenergic agonist

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Dobutamine 
Dopamine
Ephedrine
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
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Alpha specific Adrenergic Agents

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Clonidine
Midodrine
Phenylephrine

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Beta specific adrenergic agonist

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Albuterol
Arformterol
Formoterol
Indacaterol
Isoproterenol
Ievalbuterol
Metaproterenol
Olodaterol
Salmeterol
Terbutaline 
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