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Adrenergic Agonist ||




epinephrine: activates the SNS by increasing BP (alpha1), HR (beta1) and promotes
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bronchioldilation (beta2) ||




SNS response from adrenergic agonists
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agents that activate adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system causing
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o Dilates pupils, increases intraocular pressure
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o Dilates bronchioles
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o Increases heart rate and strength of contractions
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o Constricts blood vessels and increases BP
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o Reduces GI secretions and motility
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o Relaxes bladder and decreases urination
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o Decreases contractions and relaxes the uterus
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o Increases glycosis (glucose release) and blood glucose
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Indications for epinephrine || ||




o Asthma and bronchospasm
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o Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
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o Severe hypotension, cardiac arrest
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o Nasal congestion
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Side effects-epinephrine
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Anorexia, nausea, restlessness, insomnia, hyperglycemia, headaches, sweating, dizziness,
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agitation and anxiety || ||




adverse reactions-epinephrine
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Palpitations, tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, dyspnea, hyperglycemia, hypertension,
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necrosis at IV site || || ||




Contraindications-epinephrine

pregnant women, cardiac disease, diabetes, older adults. Closed angle glaucoma
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Nursing interventions-epinephrine
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-Monitor vital signs at baseline and after administration. -Monitor Blood glucose levels
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-monitor EKG ||




-ensure Pt knows how to use pen and demonstrates, check contents of pen, no pink or
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brown

-Pt should not be using epipen frequently
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-use at first sign of s/s of allergic reaction
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-have pen with them all the time, not to store in extreme cold of hot temps
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-go to ER after having to use it
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-hold pen in skin for 5-10 seconds after auto injector goes off
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-massage injection site
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Interactions of epinephrine || ||




o MAOIs
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o Tricyclic antidepressants
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o Beta blockers
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o Digoxin
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o Lab- increased blood sugar
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Beta 2 adrenergic Agonist
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Albuterol -which relaxes smooth muscles which promotes bronchodilation
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indications for Albuterol || ||




o Bronchospasms
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o Asthma
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o Bronchitis
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o COPD
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side effects of albuterol
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o Tremors
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o Nervousness
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o Restlessness
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o Insomnia
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o GI upset
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o Sweating
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-agitation

-anxiety

-drowsiness




adverse reactions of albuterol
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o HTN
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o Tachycardia
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o Palpitations
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o Hyperglycemia
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-cardiac dyrhthymias ||




Contraindications of albuterol || ||

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