Other Adrenergic Agonists (Alpha1, Beta1, Beta2) Flashcards
Which receptors does Norepinephrine bitartrate (Levophed) affect?
Alpha 1 and Beta 1
What is the use of Norepinephrine bitartrate?
To treat shock. Increases blood pressure and cardiac output
When administering norepinephrine bitartrate, how often do you check the blood pressure and rhythm?
2 to 5 minutes
What is the trade name of norepinephrine bitartrate?
Levophed
What is the generic name of Levophed?
Norepinephrine bitartrate
Which drug is used to treat nasal congestion?
Phenylephrine HCl 12-hour spray
What does Phenylephrine do?
Treat clients with common cold, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis. IT ACTS AS DECONGESTANT
When administering Phenylephrine, how long is it prescribed?
It must not exceed 3 days
What else is Phenylephrine used for?
Treat hypotension
Which adrenergic receptor does Phenylephrine stimulate?
Alpha
Which drug treats symptomatic orthostatic hypotension?
Midodrine (ProAmatine)
What is the trade name of midodrine?
ProAmatine
What drug, other than phenylephrine, treats nasal congestion?
Pseudoephedrine HCl (Sudafed)
What is the generic name of Sudafed?
Pseudoephedrine HCl
What is the trade name of Pseudoephedrine HCl?
Sudafed
Who should NOT take pseudoephedrine?
Those with a history of hypertension, cardiac disease, diabetes mellitus, and those who are pregnant
Which adrenergic receptor do pseudoephedrine affect?
Alpha and Beta 1
Which drug can be used to treat cardiac decompensation which may result from cardiogenic shock or cardiac surgery?
Dobutamine HCl (Dobutrex)
What does dobutamine HCl (Dobutrex) exactly do?
Enhances myocardial contractility, stroke volume, and cardiac output
What is the generic name of Dobutrex?
Dobutamine HCl
What is the trade name of dobutamine HCl?
Dobutrex
Which adrenergic blocker does dobutrex affect?
Beta 1
Which drug, other than albuterol, control asthma and COPD?
Isoetharine HCl (Bronkosol)
Which drug helps premature neonates to breathe?
Terbutaline Sulfate (Brethine)
