Medications

Question 1

Where are Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 receptors found and what do they do?

Answer 1

Alpha 1: smooth muscle of blood vessels. Vasoconstriction
Alpha 2: CNS and periphery. Inhibits sympathetic activity

Question 2

Where are the Beta 1 and Beta 2 receptors located and what is there reaction?

Answer 2

Beta 1: Heart. Increases HR and contractility
Beta 2: bronchioles, skeletal muscle arteries. Bronchiole and smooth muscle relaxation

Question 3

Phosphodiesterase II inhibitor example

Answer 3

Primacor

Question 4

Vasodilator examples

Answer 4

Nitroprusside, Cardene, hydralazine

Question 5

Vasopressors examples

Answer 5

Norepinepherine, dopamine, epinepherine, vasopressin

Question 6

Inotrope examples

Answer 6

Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, digoxin

Question 7

Chronotrope examples

Answer 7

Positive: dopamine, epinephrine, milrinone
Negative: BB

Question 8

Dopamine receptors and use

Answer 8

D1 and D2 receptors
Vasodilation of renal and mesenteric blood flow can cause increase of contractility and vasoconstriction at high doses

Question 9

Phenylephrine receptors and use

Answer 9

Alpha 1
Vasoconstriction

Question 10

Norepinephrine receptors and uses

Answer 10

Strong alpha 1, weak beta 1
Vasoconstriction with weak increase in myocardial activity

Question 11

Epinephrine receptors and uses

Answer 11

Alpha 1, beta 1 and 2
increase in HR, vasoconstriction, contractility, and bronchodilation

Question 12

Vasopressin receptors and users

Answer 12

V1 and V2
Vasoconstriction