GALEN COLLEGE CINCINNATI PHARM
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
QUESTION; atenolol contraindications - ANSWER-bradycardia, caution in patients with copd or asthma
because bronchoconstriction can occur. no nsaids. taper to discontinue to avoid tachycardia and
hypertension
QUESTION; what do cholinergic agonists do? - ANSWER-stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
stimulate bladder and GI tone, control pupils, increase neuromuscular transmission
QUESTION; what is the parasympathetic nervous system - ANSWER-rest and digest
QUESTION; bethanechol chloride class - ANSWER-cholinergic
QUESTION; bethanechol chloride use - ANSWER-increase urination for those with urinary retention
what do adrenergic agonists do? - ANSWER-they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
QUESTION; what is the sympathetic nervous system? - ANSWER-fight or flight response, decrease in
digestion and excretion
QUESTION; what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors? - ANSWER-Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2
QUESTION; Alpha 1 - ANSWER-blood vessels, peripheral resistance and blood return to the heart,
improved circulation and bp
QUESTION; alpha 2 - ANSWER-inhibit release of norepinephrine, decrease in vasoconstriction which
leads to vasodilation and decreased bp
QUESTION; nursing process with adrenergic agonists - 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
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