Medications-ANS 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Epinephrine
A
Primary use: Beta 2 agonist (anaphylactic shock/hypotension)
2
Q
Metoprolol
A
B1 blocker
3
Q
Propranolol
A
Non selective beta blocker
4
Q
Prazosin
A
A1 blocker (relaxes BVs, reduces BP)
5
Q
Tamsulosin
A
A1 blocker (helps urine output in men; A1 receptor usually contracts bladder sphincter muscle)
6
Q
Pilocarpine
A
muscarinic agonist (cholinergic agonist); promotes water secretion in salivary glands
7
Q
Clonidine
A
A2 agonist (lowers BP)
8
Q
Ipratropium
A
Anticholinergic (muscarinic antagonist); helps open up airways instead of normal constriction by parasympathetic innervation
9
Q
Albuterol
A
B2 agonist (bronchiole dilation)
10
Q
Atropine
A
anticholinergic (muscarinic antagonist); treats slow HR
11
Q
Phenylephrine
A
A1 agonist (dilates eye pupil)
12
Q
Scopolamine
A
atropine-like agent that blocks muscarinic receptor
