Exam 2: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest
2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Test Review Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
Adrenergic drugs
Answer:
Epinephrine
Question:
adrenergic MOA
Answer:
beta 1: heart; increase cardiac output
beta 2: lungs; bronchial dilation
-stimulates the SNS to divert blood to the vital organs so the body can deal w/ stress -effect based on target
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Question:
adrenergic indication
Answer:
-hypovolemia -shock -allergic reactions -respiratory distress
Question:
adrenergic AR
Answer:
-N/V -diaphoresis -anxiety -headaches -tachycardia/ HTN -palpitations -arrhythmia -oliguria
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Question:
adrenergic NI & Pt edu
Answer:
NI:
monitor VS, ECG, and UOP; focused assessment based on reason for admin
Pt edu:
EpiPen admin; s/s of allergic reaction of anaphylaxis; notify provider after use
Question:
adrenergic CI & interactions
Answer:
CI:
cardiac disease
interactions:
antidepressants (increased sympathetic effects)
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Question:
Adrenergic blocker drugs (-olol)
Answer:
Atentolol Propranolol
Question:
adrenergic blockers MOA
Answer:
block sympathetic nervous system stimulation of beta 1 receptors causing a decrease in cardiac workload; decrease HR/BP
Question:
adrenergic blockers indication
Answer:
-HTN -Arrythmias -Migraines -Angina -HF
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