Galen Pharm Exam 2: Questions & Complete Solutions
Epinephrine therapeutic uses Right Ans - rapid onset medication used in
emergency to treat anaphylaxis, asthma, status asthmaticus, cardiac arrest
S/E of Epinephrine Right Ans - nausea,vomiting, agitation, sweating, HA,
pallor, insomnia, weakness, dizziness, hypo/hyperglycemia, restlessness
A/E of Epinephrine Right Ans - palpitations,
tachycardia,hypertension,dyspnea increased effects with TCAs & MAOIs
Nursing Process with adrenegic agonist Right Ans - notify MD if epi pen is
needed more than 2x per week
epi-pen is given in outer thigh subcutaneously, after massage injection cite for
10 seconds to promote absorption
Adrenergic Antagonists Right Ans - beta blockers decrease HR & BP
do not stop abruptly- taper 1-2 weeks to avoid tachycardia,
hypertension,sever angina,MI, dyrthemias
Atenolol therapeutic use Right Ans - hypertension,angina,prophylaxis and
acute MI
Atenolol side effects Right Ans - Drowsiness, DZ, fainting, depression,
weakness, N/V, diarrhea, cool extremities,erectile dysfunction, HA, fatigue
Atenolol adverse effects Right Ans - bradycardia, hypotension, HF, dyspnea,
tachycardia
Atenolol contraindications/precautions Right Ans - bronchoconstriction
may occur- extreme caution with COPD and asthma
DO NOT STOP ABRUPTLY
Nursing Process with adrenergic antagonist Right Ans - teach patient how
to take BP
, Cholinergic agonists Right Ans - integrated cholinergic receptors in organs,
tissues and glands
cholingeric agonists major response Right Ans - stimulates bladder and Gi
tone, constrict pupils, increased neuromuscular transmission
Bethanechol Chloride therapeutic use Right Ans - urinary retention &
neurogenic bladder
Bethanechol Chloride S/E Right Ans - N&V, diarrhea, abd cramps,
hypersalvation, diaphoresis, HA, dizziness, urinary frequency & urgency
Bethanechol Chloride adverse Right Ans - tachycardia, hypotension, life
threatening= bronchospasm, wheezing
contradicted: intestional/urinary obstruction, IBS, bradycardia, hypotension,
COPD , asthma
Pilocarpine Right Ans - constrict pupils of the eyes promoting the Schlemm
canal to promote draining of aqueous humor.
used to treat glaucoma by relieving intraocular fluid pressure
Atropine therapeutic uses Right Ans - Pre-op to reduce secretions, increase
HR
Atropine Side Effects Right Ans - drowsiness,nausea,dry mouth, HA,
confusion, blurred vision, constipation, insomnia
Atropine adverse effects Right Ans - tachycardia,
hypotension/hypertension, pulmonary edema, seizures, coma, laryngospasm,
dysrythmias
Atropine Contraindications Right Ans - renal, hepatic, respiratory
impairment, urinary retention
Benzotropine therapeutic use Right Ans - ( park the Benz) decrease
involuntarily spasms of Parkinson's
benztropine side effects Right Ans - N,V, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness,
drowsiness, HA, blurred vision