Week 5 Quiz: NURS 180 / NURS180
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Pharmacology | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
WCU
Question:
what types of drugs are doxazosin, terazosin, prazosin, tamsulosin
Answer:
alpha adrenergic blocker
Question:
alpha adrenergic blockers
Answer:
notorious for orthostatic hypotension
,Question:
what are the two types of beta blockers
Answer:
-cardio-selective (B1)
-non-selective (B1 and B2)
Question:
what types of beta blockers are betaxolol, esmolol, atenolol, metoprolol
Answer:
cardio selective (B1)
Question:
what types of beta blockers are propanolol, timolol
Answer:
non-selective (B1 and B2)
,Question:
what is special about taking B2 blockers
Answer:
- causes broncho-constriction
- DO NOT give to asthmatics, pt with COPD
- not good for diabetics --> cause hypoglycemia / will hide symptoms
Question:
side effects that pertain to ALL beta blockers
Answer:
- low HR, and low BP
- no alc bc it potentiates low BP
- hides symptoms of hypoglycemia (blocks the high heart rate and
diaphoresis)
- rebound excitation (inc. HR and BP ) ****
Question:
beta blockers are
Answer:
negative ino, chrono, and dromo
, Question:
before giving beta blockers
Answer:
-always check HR and BP
HR 60
BP 90
Question:
what type of beta blocker is okay for those with breathing problems
Answer:
cardio selective (B1)
Question:
what is an example of centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
Answer:
clonidine (catapres)
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
WCU
Question:
what types of drugs are doxazosin, terazosin, prazosin, tamsulosin
Answer:
alpha adrenergic blocker
Question:
alpha adrenergic blockers
Answer:
notorious for orthostatic hypotension
,Question:
what are the two types of beta blockers
Answer:
-cardio-selective (B1)
-non-selective (B1 and B2)
Question:
what types of beta blockers are betaxolol, esmolol, atenolol, metoprolol
Answer:
cardio selective (B1)
Question:
what types of beta blockers are propanolol, timolol
Answer:
non-selective (B1 and B2)
,Question:
what is special about taking B2 blockers
Answer:
- causes broncho-constriction
- DO NOT give to asthmatics, pt with COPD
- not good for diabetics --> cause hypoglycemia / will hide symptoms
Question:
side effects that pertain to ALL beta blockers
Answer:
- low HR, and low BP
- no alc bc it potentiates low BP
- hides symptoms of hypoglycemia (blocks the high heart rate and
diaphoresis)
- rebound excitation (inc. HR and BP ) ****
Question:
beta blockers are
Answer:
negative ino, chrono, and dromo
, Question:
before giving beta blockers
Answer:
-always check HR and BP
HR 60
BP 90
Question:
what type of beta blocker is okay for those with breathing problems
Answer:
cardio selective (B1)
Question:
what is an example of centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
Answer:
clonidine (catapres)
