Pharm ANS

Question 1

Epinephrine- Pharm category

Answer 1

Direct acting adrenergic agonist

- Acts on a (vasoconstriction) & b (vasodilation) receptors at different doses

Question 2

Epinephrine- Indications

Answer 2

• Bronchospasm- asthma/ anaphylaxis
• Anaphylactic shock
• Cardiac arrest- restore rhythm
• Local anesthetic- vasoconstriction

Question 3

Epinephrine- AE

Answer 3

CNS disturbance, hemorrhage, arrhythmias, pulmonary edema

Question 4

Norpinephrine- Pharm category

Answer 4

• Direct acting adrenergic agonist

- a adrenergic most affected

Question 5

Norpinephrine- Indications

Answer 5

• Shock- vasoconstriction

Question 6

Norpinephrine- AE

Answer 6

• Similar to epi

- blanching/ sloughing at injection site

Question 7

Ephedrine- Pharm category

Answer 7

• Mixed action adrenergic agonist

- Release norepi from presynaptic terminals

Question 8

Ephedrine- Indications

Answer 8

Alertness, decreased fatigue, improved athletic performance

Question 9

Ephedrine- AE

Answer 9

Arrhythmia, HA, hyperactivity, insomnia, nausea, tremors

Question 10

Propranolol- Pharm category

Answer 10

• Non-selective beta antagonist- B1 & B2

Question 11

Propranolol- Indications

Answer 11

HTN, migraine, hyperthyroid, angina, MI,

Question 12

Propranolol- AE

Answer 12

Bronchoconstriction- caution in asthma, arrhythmia, sex dysfunction, metabolic secretion, CNS effets

Question 13

Atropine- Pharm category

Answer 13

Antimuscarinic- anticholinergic

- Prevents Ach binding

Question 14

Atropine- Indications

Answer 14

Eye constriction, antispasmodic for GI/ bladder, antidote for cholinergic agents, antisecretory

Question 15

Atropine- AE

Answer 15

Dry mouth, blurred vision, tachycardia, urinary retention, constipation, confusion