Sympatholytic medications Flashcards
What are sympatholytic medications primarily used for?
They are primarily used to manage hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.
True or False: Sympatholytic medications increase sympathetic nervous system activity.
False
Name a common class of sympatholytic medications.
Alpha-blockers and beta-blockers.
What is the generic name for the beta-blocker commonly used to treat hypertension?
Atenolol
Fill in the blank: __________ is a common alpha-blocker used for hypertension.
Prazosin
What is the mechanism of action for beta-blockers?
They block beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate and contractility.
List two common adverse effects of sympatholytic medications.
Dizziness and fatigue.
True or False: Sympatholytic medications can cause bradycardia.
True
What is the generic name for the sympatholytic medication known as Clonidine?
Clonidine
Which sympatholytic medication is often used to treat anxiety disorders?
Propranolol
Fill in the blank: __________ is a common side effect of alpha-blockers.
Orthostatic hypotension
What is the primary action of alpha-blockers?
They inhibit alpha-adrenergic receptors, leading to vasodilation.
Name one contraindication for the use of beta-blockers.
Asthma or severe bronchospastic disease.
True or False: All sympatholytic medications can cause depression.
False
What is the role of sympatholytic medications in heart failure?
They can be used to reduce heart rate and improve cardiac function.
Which sympatholytic medication is known for its sedative properties?
Clonidine
Fill in the blank: __________ is a common beta-blocker used after myocardial infarction.
Metoprolol
What should be monitored when a patient is on sympatholytic medications?
Blood pressure and heart rate.
List one potential drug interaction with sympatholytic medications.
Calcium channel blockers.
True or False: Sympatholytic medications can lead to rebound hypertension if discontinued abruptly.
True
What is the generic name for the alpha-blocker Terazosin?
Terazosin
Which sympatholytic medication is often used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Doxazosin
Fill in the blank: __________ is a potential adverse effect of Clonidine withdrawal.
Rebound hypertension
What is the primary indication for using propranolol?
Hypertension, anxiety, and migraine prophylaxis.
Name one beta-blocker that is selective for beta-1 receptors.
Atenolol
