Galen College Cincinnati Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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Galen College Cincinnati Pharm Exam 2
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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

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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

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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

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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