Sympathomimetics Flashcards
1
Q
Drug of choice in anaphylaxis
A
Epinephrine
2
Q
Low, medium, and high doses of dopamine act on these receptors, respectively
A
D1, beta 1, alpha 1
3
Q
The inotropic effect of dopamine is achieved at this dose
A
5-15 mcg/kg/min (medium dose)
4
Q
This sympathomimetic nonselectively activates beta receptors
A
Isoproterenol
5
Q
Clonidine acts on these receptors
A
Alpha 2
6
Q
Alpha 2 selective agonist used as a sedative
A
Desmedetomidine
7
Q
Alpha 2 selective agonist used as a muscle relaxant
A
Tizanidine
8
Q
Alpha 2 selective agonist used in glaucoma
A
Apraclonidine, brimonidine
9
Q
What is the only known selective beta 1 agonist? This drug may also be used in cardiac stress testing.
A
Dobutamine
10
Q
Sympathomimetics used for tocolysis act on these receptors
A
Beta 2
