Galen Pharmacology exam 2 | Questions with 100% Verified
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: Adrenergic Agonist
Answer:
epinephrine: activates the SNS by increasing BP (alpha1), HR (beta1) and promotes
bronchioldilation (beta2)
Question: SNS response from adrenergic agonists
Answer:
agents that activate adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system causing
o Dilates pupils, increases intraocular pressure
o Dilates bronchioles
o Increases heart rate and strength of contractions
o Constricts blood vessels and increases BP
o Reduces GI secretions and motility
o Relaxes bladder and decreases urination
o Decreases contractions and relaxes the uterus
o Increases glycosis (glucose release) and blood glucose
Question: Indications for epinephrine
Answer:
o Asthma and bronchospasm
o Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
o Severe hypotension, cardiac arrest
o Nasal congestion
Question:
Answer:
Anorexia, nausea, restlessness, insomnia, hyperglycemia, headaches, sweating, dizziness,
agitation and anxiety
Question:
Answer:
Palpitations, tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, dyspnea, hyperglycemia, hypertension,
necrosis at IV site
,Question: Contraindications-epinephrine
Answer:
pregnant women, cardiac disease, diabetes, older adults. Closed angle glaucoma
Question: Nursing interventions-epinephrine
Answer:
-Monitor vital signs at baseline and after administration. -Monitor Blood glucose levels
-monitor EKG
-ensure Pt knows how to use pen and demonstrates, check contents of pen, no pink or
brown
-Pt should not be using epipen frequently
-use at first sign of s/s of allergic reaction
-have pen with them all the time, not to store in extreme cold of hot temps
-go to ER after having to use it
-hold pen in skin for 5-10 seconds after auto injector goes off
-massage injection site
Question: Interactions of epinephrine
Answer:
o MAOIs
o Tricyclic antidepressants
o Beta blockers
o Digoxin
o Lab- increased blood sugar
Question: Beta 2 adrenergic Agonist
Answer:
Albuterol -which relaxes smooth muscles which promotes bronchodilation
Question: indications for Albuterol
Answer:
o Bronchospasms
o Asthma
o Bronchitis
o COPD
, Question:
Answer:
o Tremors
o Nervousness
o Restlessness
o Insomnia
o GI upset
o Sweating
-agitation
-anxiety
-drowsiness
Question:
Answer:
o HTN
o Tachycardia
o Palpitations
o Hyperglycemia
-cardiac dyrhthymias
Question: Contraindications of albuterol
Answer:
Monitor allergies for milk protein hypersensitivity, contraindicated with cardiac disease,
hypertension, diabetes, older adult, seizure disorders, renal dysfunction
Question: nursing interventions albuterol
Answer:
-can raise BCG
-dont give with other SNS agonists
-get baseline BCG, Bp and HR
-resp. assessment-no more wheezing? RR decreasing?
-pt knows how to use MDI
-urine output can be decreased
-avoid cold medicine at same time
-Nasal sprays-only use for short time
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: Adrenergic Agonist
Answer:
epinephrine: activates the SNS by increasing BP (alpha1), HR (beta1) and promotes
bronchioldilation (beta2)
Question: SNS response from adrenergic agonists
Answer:
agents that activate adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system causing
o Dilates pupils, increases intraocular pressure
o Dilates bronchioles
o Increases heart rate and strength of contractions
o Constricts blood vessels and increases BP
o Reduces GI secretions and motility
o Relaxes bladder and decreases urination
o Decreases contractions and relaxes the uterus
o Increases glycosis (glucose release) and blood glucose
Question: Indications for epinephrine
Answer:
o Asthma and bronchospasm
o Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
o Severe hypotension, cardiac arrest
o Nasal congestion
Question:
Answer:
Anorexia, nausea, restlessness, insomnia, hyperglycemia, headaches, sweating, dizziness,
agitation and anxiety
Question:
Answer:
Palpitations, tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, dyspnea, hyperglycemia, hypertension,
necrosis at IV site
,Question: Contraindications-epinephrine
Answer:
pregnant women, cardiac disease, diabetes, older adults. Closed angle glaucoma
Question: Nursing interventions-epinephrine
Answer:
-Monitor vital signs at baseline and after administration. -Monitor Blood glucose levels
-monitor EKG
-ensure Pt knows how to use pen and demonstrates, check contents of pen, no pink or
brown
-Pt should not be using epipen frequently
-use at first sign of s/s of allergic reaction
-have pen with them all the time, not to store in extreme cold of hot temps
-go to ER after having to use it
-hold pen in skin for 5-10 seconds after auto injector goes off
-massage injection site
Question: Interactions of epinephrine
Answer:
o MAOIs
o Tricyclic antidepressants
o Beta blockers
o Digoxin
o Lab- increased blood sugar
Question: Beta 2 adrenergic Agonist
Answer:
Albuterol -which relaxes smooth muscles which promotes bronchodilation
Question: indications for Albuterol
Answer:
o Bronchospasms
o Asthma
o Bronchitis
o COPD
, Question:
Answer:
o Tremors
o Nervousness
o Restlessness
o Insomnia
o GI upset
o Sweating
-agitation
-anxiety
-drowsiness
Question:
Answer:
o HTN
o Tachycardia
o Palpitations
o Hyperglycemia
-cardiac dyrhthymias
Question: Contraindications of albuterol
Answer:
Monitor allergies for milk protein hypersensitivity, contraindicated with cardiac disease,
hypertension, diabetes, older adult, seizure disorders, renal dysfunction
Question: nursing interventions albuterol
Answer:
-can raise BCG
-dont give with other SNS agonists
-get baseline BCG, Bp and HR
-resp. assessment-no more wheezing? RR decreasing?
-pt knows how to use MDI
-urine output can be decreased
-avoid cold medicine at same time
-Nasal sprays-only use for short time
