Exam 2: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Test Review Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen

Exam 2: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest
) 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

,Question:
adrenergic indication
Answer:
-hypovolemia
-shock
-allergic reactions
-respiratory distress




Question:
adrenergic AR
Answer:
-N/V
-diaphoresis
-anxiety
-headaches
-tachycardia/ HTN
-palpitations
-arrhythmia
-oliguria

,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)

, 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