Test 1 Alpha-2 agonist

Question 1

drugs

Answer 1

• Catapress

* Alphagan

Question 2

Catapress

Answer 2

• clonidine
• central alpha-2 agonist
• inhibits central sympathetic outflow
• used for HTN
• transdermal gives consistent zero order release
• rotate application site
• compliance is important due to reboung HTN
• adverse effects: fatigue, orthostatic HTN
• first dose: orthostatic HTN is most likely to occur
• tablet: 0.1 - 0.4 mg bid
• patch: 0.1 mg patch q7days

Question 3

Alphagan P

Answer 3

• brimonidine
• alpha-2 receptor agonist
• typically used to treat open angle glaucoma
• decrease aqueous humor production and stimulate outflow
• wait 5 minutes before administering other eye drops
• 1 gtt in affected eye(s) q8h