Sympathetic Drug Classifications

Question 1

drug classifications of sympathetic nervous system

Answer 1

adrenergic agonists 
alpha 1 adrenergic agonists 
alpha 1 adrenergic blockers
beta 1 adrenergic agonists
beta 2 adrenergic agonists
selective beta 1 blockers
non-selective beta blockers

Question 2

MOA of alpha 1 adrenergic agonists

Answer 2

alpha 1 receptor stimulated
contraction of smooth muscle, vasoconstriction, increased BP, vasoconstriction of nasal passages causing decongestant effect

Question 3

uses for alpha 1 adrenergic agonists

Answer 3

increase circulation of vital organs
increase BP
promote decongestion

Question 4

alpha 1 adrenergic agonist drug examples

Answer 4

ephedrine

phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine ®)

Question 5

side effects of alpha 1 adrenergic agonists

Answer 5

slows digestion and urination

excessive nasal dryness

Question 6

MOA of adrenergic agonists

Answer 6

stimulates all alpha and beta receptors

Question 7

MOA of adrenergic agonists

Answer 7

stimulates all alpha and beta receptors

vasoconstriction and increased BP

Question 8

adrenergic agonist drugs

Answer 8

epinephrine (Adrenaline ®)

Question 9

uses for adrenergic agonists

Answer 9

allergic reactions/anaphylaxis, shock, cardiac arrhythmias

Question 10

side effects of adrenergic agonists

Answer 10

increased HR and BP

Question 11

MOA of alpha 1 adrenergic blockers

Answer 11

binds to alpha 1 receptors and blocks them

relaxes smooth muscle, vasodilation, decreased blood pressure, increased uterine flow

Question 12

alpa 1 adrenergic blocker drugs

Answer 12

prazosin (MInipress®)
terazosin (Hytrin®)
doxazosin (Cardura®)

Question 13

uses for alpha 1 adrenergic blockers

Answer 13

hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 14

side effects and patient teaching of alpha 1 adrenergic blockers

Answer 14

orthostatic hypotension- caution with position changes

Question 15

MOA of beta 1 adrenergic agonists in low dose

Answer 15

stimulates dopamine receptors in kidneys causing vasodilation and increased renal blood flow

Question 16

MOA of beta 1 adrenergic agonists in moderate dose

Answer 16

stimulates beta 1 receptors causing increased force of contraction and cardiac output

Question 17

MOA of beta 1 adrenergic agonists in high dose

Answer 17

stimulates alpha 1 receptors causing vasoconstriction and increase in BP

Question 18

beta 1 adrenergic agonist drugs

Answer 18

dobutamine (Dobutamine®)

Question 19

uses for beta 1 adrenergic agonist drugs

Answer 19

treatment of shock, high BP, to increase heart function

Question 20

side effects of beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs

Answer 20

overstimulation of heart, CNS irritation

Question 21

MOA of beta adrenergic agonist drugs

Answer 21

stimulate beta 2 receptors

relaxation of smooth muscle of lungs causing bronchodilation, relaxation of smooth muscle of uterus

Question 22

beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs

Answer 22

albuterol (Proventil®, Ventolin®)
terbutaline (Brethine®)
formoterol (Foradil®)
salmeterol (Serevent®)

Question 23

uses for beta 2 adrenergic agonists

Answer 23

Asthma, respiratory illness, preterm labor

Question 24

Side effects of beta 2 adrenergic agonists

Answer 24

Tachycardia, jittery, tremors, headache

Question 25

MOA selective beta one blockers

Answer 25

beta 1 receptor is blocked which antagonizes beta 1 effects of NE and EPI Decreased force of contraction, cardiac output, HR, conduction, and BP

Question 26

Uses for selective beta 1 blockers

Answer 26

Hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, tachycardia, migraines, glaucoma, heart failure

Question 27

Selective beta 1 blocker drugs

Answer 27

atenolol (Tenormin®) | metoprolol (Lopressor®)

Question 28

Side effects and patient teaching of beta 1 blocker drugs

Answer 28

Drowsiness, G.I. upset, CNS depression, bradycardia, mental depression Monitor serum lipid levels in glucose levels in diabetics

Question 29

MOA of non-selective beta blockers

Answer 29

Block beta 1 and beta 2 receptors | Decrease force of contraction, cardiac output, HR, conduction, and BP

Question 30

uses for non-selective beta blockers

Answer 30

Hypertension, arrhythmias, angina, tachycardia, migraines, glaucoma, heart failure

Question 31

non-selective beta blocker drugs

Answer 31

nadolol (Corgard®) propanolol (Inderal®) timolol (Blocadren®)

Question 32

contraindication of non selective beta blockers

Answer 32

in asthma and respiratory disease patients can trigger respiratory distress

Question 33

side effects and patient teaching of nonselective beta blockers

Answer 33

Drowsiness, G.I. upset, CNS depression, bradycardia, mental depression Are serum lipid levels and glucose levels in diabetics

Question 34

What do all beta blockers and in

Answer 34

"olol"

Question 35

what do all alpha 1 adrenergic blocker drugs end in

Answer 35

"azosin"