Galen College Cincinnati
Pharm Exam 2 Questions
and Answers
what do adrenergic agonists do?
Ans- they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
what is the sympathetic nervous system?
Ans- fight or flight response, decrease in digestion and excretion
what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors?
Ans- Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2
Alpha 1
,Ans- blood vessels, peripheral resistance and blood return to the heart,
improved circulation and bp
alpha 2
Ans- inhibit release of norepinephrine, decrease in vasoconstriction which
leads to vasodilation and decreased bp
beta 1
Ans- stimulation causes increased myocardial contractility and heart rate
beta 2
Ans- relaxation, bronchodilation of the lungs
Epinephrine class
Ans- adrenergic agonist
epinephrine use
,Ans- emergencies to treat anaphylaxis, asthma, bronchospasm, status
asthmaticus, cardiac arrest
epinephrine side effects
Ans- anorexia, n&v, agitation, sweating, ha, pallor, insomnia
epinephrine adr
Ans- tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, dyspnea
epinephrine increased effects
Ans- seen with TCAs and MAOIs
albuterol class
Ans- beta 2 adrenergic agonist
albuterol use
Ans- asthma and prophylaxis and treatment of bronchospasm
, albuterol side effects
Ans- tremors, restlessness, nervousness
albuterol adr
Ans- tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia
albuterol contraindications
Ans- do not take with MAOIS because it will cause a hypertensive crisis
albuterol increased effects
Ans- TCAs
nursing process with adrenergic agonists
Ans- vitals, drug and health history (do not give with glaucoma or cardiac
dysrhythmia), report side effects, monitor urinary output-retention is possible,
OTC drugs-read labels for cold and diet meds, take as prescribed, nose
Pharm Exam 2 Questions
and Answers
what do adrenergic agonists do?
Ans- they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
what is the sympathetic nervous system?
Ans- fight or flight response, decrease in digestion and excretion
what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors?
Ans- Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2
Alpha 1
,Ans- blood vessels, peripheral resistance and blood return to the heart,
improved circulation and bp
alpha 2
Ans- inhibit release of norepinephrine, decrease in vasoconstriction which
leads to vasodilation and decreased bp
beta 1
Ans- stimulation causes increased myocardial contractility and heart rate
beta 2
Ans- relaxation, bronchodilation of the lungs
Epinephrine class
Ans- adrenergic agonist
epinephrine use
,Ans- emergencies to treat anaphylaxis, asthma, bronchospasm, status
asthmaticus, cardiac arrest
epinephrine side effects
Ans- anorexia, n&v, agitation, sweating, ha, pallor, insomnia
epinephrine adr
Ans- tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, dyspnea
epinephrine increased effects
Ans- seen with TCAs and MAOIs
albuterol class
Ans- beta 2 adrenergic agonist
albuterol use
Ans- asthma and prophylaxis and treatment of bronchospasm
, albuterol side effects
Ans- tremors, restlessness, nervousness
albuterol adr
Ans- tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia
albuterol contraindications
Ans- do not take with MAOIS because it will cause a hypertensive crisis
albuterol increased effects
Ans- TCAs
nursing process with adrenergic agonists
Ans- vitals, drug and health history (do not give with glaucoma or cardiac
dysrhythmia), report side effects, monitor urinary output-retention is possible,
OTC drugs-read labels for cold and diet meds, take as prescribed, nose
