NUR 220 Test 4

NUR 220 Test 4
1. Alpha- and Beta-Adrenergic Agonists andTheir Indications
Answer
Dobutamine (generic)
Congestive heart failure
Dopamine (generic)Shock
Ephedrine (generic)
Seasonal rhinitis; hypotensive episodes
Epinephrine (Adrenalin, Adrenaclick)
Shock; glaucoma;prolongs effects ofregional anesthetic
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Treatshock or during cardiac arrest to getsympathetic activity
2. Alpha- and Beta Adrenergic Agonists actions
Answer
The effects of these drug are mediated by the adrenergic receptors in target organs; heart rate
increases, bronchi dilate, vasoconstriction occurs, intraocular pressure decreases, glycogenolysis
occurs throughout the body
3. Alpha- and BetaAdrenergic Agonists contraindications
Answer
Pheochromocytoma
Tachyarrhythmias or ventricular fibrillation
Hypovolemia
Halogenatedhydrocarbon general anesthetics
Caution should
4. Alpha- and BetaAdrenergic Agonists adverse effects
Answer
Arrhythmias, hyper- tension, palpitations, angina and dyspnea
Nausea and vomiting
Headache and sweating, tension and anxiety
5. Alpha- and BetaAdrenergic Agonists drug-drug interactions
Answer
Tricyclic antidepressants and MAOIs Other drugs causing hypertension Adrenergicantagonists