drugs for exam 1

Question 1

clonidine (catapres)

Answer 1

stimulates A2
used for hypertension, ADHD, management of cancer pain
ADRS: orthostatic hypotension

Question 2

epinephrine

Answer 2

stimulates A1, B1, B2
ADRs: HTN, necrosis, angina, hyperglycemia, increased HR

Question 3

Dopamine

Answer 3

stimulates A1, B1, Dopamine
increased urine output, it is a positive inotrope, treats shock and HF
ADRS: HTN,

Question 4

Isoproteranol HydroChloride

Answer 4

stimulates B1 and B2
used for bradycardia, heart blocks, bronchospasms related to anesthesia
ADRS: angina, tachy-dysrythmias, raises blood glucose in diabetics

Question 5

Albuterol

Answer 5

stimulates B2 with minimal B1
-causes bronchodilation, uterine relaxation (treats preterm labor)
-non catecholemine
ADRs: increase HR, palpiations, insomnia, tremos

Question 6

Dobutamine

Answer 6

stimulates beta 1
positive inotrope,
used for heart failure

Question 7

-zosin
(prazosin, doxazosin)

Answer 7

blocks alpha 1 receptors
lowers BP, decreases cardiac preload and afterload
used for reversal of toxicity of alpha 1 agonist
ADRS: relfex tackycardi, orthostatic hypotension, nasal congestion

Question 8

metropolol and atenolol

Answer 8

selective beta 1 blockers for hypertension and COPD/asthma
They dont block beta 2 (lungs) so that is why we can use them in these situations

Question 9

Propranolol

Answer 9

treats angina, cardiac dysth

Question 10

Propranolol

Answer 10

treats angina, cardiac dysth