NSG 367 PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM 1 (ACCURATELY SOLVED TEST
QUESTIONS)
what do adrenergic blockers do?
block the sympathetic nervous system
what does a beta 1 blocker do?
SNS, heart, normally increases HR, but it blocks it, so decreases HR
what are beta blockers used for?
angina, HTN, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (people with floppy heart), anxiety,
arrhythmias, migraine, glaucoma
what is an issue with beta blockers?
might mask signs of hypoglycemia
signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
shaky, diaphoretic, dry mouth, pale skin, clammy, increased thirst and urination
always give ______ first, then _________
bronchodilator, then corticosteroid
,terbutaline
injection, don't use if discolored, bronchodilator
what do alpha blockers do?
decrease BP, improves blood flow, dilates arteries/veins, give at bed time, improve urine
flow
who are alpha blockers good for?
improve urine flow in older men with prostate issues
what do alpha blockers end in?
osin
side effects of alpha blockers
orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia
usually given with a diuretic, monitor BP/HR
Na retention, palpitations
what is first dose phenamenon?
might have orthostatic hypotension, start low and go slow
, why is patient education important with alpha blockers?
ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
selective beta blockers affect...
beta 1 sites
nonselective beta blockers affect...
beta 1 and 2
what do beta blockers end in?
olol
adverse drug reactions of beta blockers
hypotension, AV block, bradycardia, symptoms of CHF, drowsiness
which pulse do you want to check for beta blockers?
apical pulse daily, notify HCP if < 60 bpm
what do direct acting cholinergic agonists treat?
QUESTIONS)
what do adrenergic blockers do?
block the sympathetic nervous system
what does a beta 1 blocker do?
SNS, heart, normally increases HR, but it blocks it, so decreases HR
what are beta blockers used for?
angina, HTN, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (people with floppy heart), anxiety,
arrhythmias, migraine, glaucoma
what is an issue with beta blockers?
might mask signs of hypoglycemia
signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
shaky, diaphoretic, dry mouth, pale skin, clammy, increased thirst and urination
always give ______ first, then _________
bronchodilator, then corticosteroid
,terbutaline
injection, don't use if discolored, bronchodilator
what do alpha blockers do?
decrease BP, improves blood flow, dilates arteries/veins, give at bed time, improve urine
flow
who are alpha blockers good for?
improve urine flow in older men with prostate issues
what do alpha blockers end in?
osin
side effects of alpha blockers
orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia
usually given with a diuretic, monitor BP/HR
Na retention, palpitations
what is first dose phenamenon?
might have orthostatic hypotension, start low and go slow
, why is patient education important with alpha blockers?
ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
selective beta blockers affect...
beta 1 sites
nonselective beta blockers affect...
beta 1 and 2
what do beta blockers end in?
olol
adverse drug reactions of beta blockers
hypotension, AV block, bradycardia, symptoms of CHF, drowsiness
which pulse do you want to check for beta blockers?
apical pulse daily, notify HCP if < 60 bpm
what do direct acting cholinergic agonists treat?
