NSG 251 Exam 5:
Pharmacology Overview
actual questions with 100%
correct answers + detailed
explanations
Medications that stimulate
. Adrenergic Agonists
adrenergic receptors. :
Used for anaphylaxis and cardiac Epinephrine
arrest. :
Treats severe hypotension;
:' nepineph
NorepiNorep hri ri ne
administered IV.
Medications that block
. . Adrenergic Blockers
adrenergic receptor activity. :
Used for pheochromocytoma
. Phentolamine
and vasospasm. :
Primarily treats benign prostatic
Tamsulosin
hyperplasia (BPH).
, End in 'lol"; reduce heart rate. Beta Blockers
Medications that stimulate
Cholinergic Agonists
cholinergic receptors.
Acronym for cholinergic effects:
. SLUDGE
Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination. !
Used to treat urinary retention. | Bethanechol
Improves cognitive functionin :
P 9 . Donepezil
Alzheimer's patients.
Enhances skeletal muscle
Pyridostigmine
strength in myasthenia gravis.
Medications that inhibit
Cholinergic Blockers
cholinergic receptor activity.
Refers to confusion caused by
Mad as a Hatter
anticholinergic effects.
Indicates vision problems from
Blind as a Bat
cholinergic blockade.
Describes flushing due to
Red as a Beet
cholinergic blockade.
Indicates increased body
Hot as a Hare
temperature from blockade.
Refers to decreased secretions
Dry as a Bone
from cholinergic blockade.
Pharmacology Overview
actual questions with 100%
correct answers + detailed
explanations
Medications that stimulate
. Adrenergic Agonists
adrenergic receptors. :
Used for anaphylaxis and cardiac Epinephrine
arrest. :
Treats severe hypotension;
:' nepineph
NorepiNorep hri ri ne
administered IV.
Medications that block
. . Adrenergic Blockers
adrenergic receptor activity. :
Used for pheochromocytoma
. Phentolamine
and vasospasm. :
Primarily treats benign prostatic
Tamsulosin
hyperplasia (BPH).
, End in 'lol"; reduce heart rate. Beta Blockers
Medications that stimulate
Cholinergic Agonists
cholinergic receptors.
Acronym for cholinergic effects:
. SLUDGE
Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination. !
Used to treat urinary retention. | Bethanechol
Improves cognitive functionin :
P 9 . Donepezil
Alzheimer's patients.
Enhances skeletal muscle
Pyridostigmine
strength in myasthenia gravis.
Medications that inhibit
Cholinergic Blockers
cholinergic receptor activity.
Refers to confusion caused by
Mad as a Hatter
anticholinergic effects.
Indicates vision problems from
Blind as a Bat
cholinergic blockade.
Describes flushing due to
Red as a Beet
cholinergic blockade.
Indicates increased body
Hot as a Hare
temperature from blockade.
Refers to decreased secretions
Dry as a Bone
from cholinergic blockade.
