Galen College Cincinnati Pharm Exam 2| QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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Course
PHARM 2500
Institution
Galen College Of Nursing
what do adrenergic agonists do? Correct Answer: they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
what is the sympathetic nervous system? Correct Answer: fight or flight response, decrease in digestion and excretion
what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors? Correct Answer: Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Be...
albuterol contraindications Correct Answer: do not take with MAOIS because it will cause a
hypertensive crisis
albuterol increased effects Correct Answer: TCAs
, nursing process with adrenergic agonists Correct Answer: 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 sprays/drops-
may have rebound effects if used for a long time, epi-pen give in outer thigh(if epi pen is needed
more than 2x/wk notify MD)
what do adrenergic blockers do? Correct Answer: they promote vasodilation to decrease bp
what do beta blockers do? Correct Answer: decrease hr and bp
atenolol class Correct Answer: adrenergic blocker
atenolol use Correct Answer: hypertension, angina, prophylaxis and treatment of acute MI
atenolol side effectss Correct Answer: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, diarrhea
atenolol contraindications Correct Answer: bradycardia, caution in patients with copd or asthma
because bronchoconstriction can occur. no nsaids. taper to discontinue to avoid tachycardia and
hypertension
what do cholinergic agonists do? Correct Answer: stimulate the parasympathetic nervous
system. stimulate bladder and GI tone, control pupils, increase neuromuscular transmission
what is the parasympathetic nervous system Correct Answer: rest and digest
bethanechol chloride class Correct Answer: cholinergic
bethanechol chloride use Correct Answer: increase urination for those with urinary retention
bethanechol nursing process Correct Answer: vitals, uo>1500mL/day, health and drug history,
record I&o, give one hr before or two hrs after meals, report side effects, rise slowly due to
orthostatic hypotension
pilocarpine class Correct Answer: cholinergic
pilocarpine use Correct Answer: treats glaucoma by relieving intraocular pressure. constricts
pupils of the eyes promoting the Schlemm canal to promote draining of the aqueous humor
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