Sympathomimetics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sympathetic nervous system releases... norepinephrine Adrenergic receptor types alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2 Another name for adrenergic agonist sympathomimetics Another name for adrenergic antagonist sympatholytics Alpha-1 agonists main effects - Contraction of alpha-1 mediated smooth muscle (vasoconstriction) - increased blood pressure Alpha-2 agonists main effects Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ - negative f...

Questions to ask patients who OD - CORRECT ANSWER what did you take, when, how much, last oral intake, any precautions taken, weight Opiates and opioids - CORRECT ANSWER morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - CORRECT ANSWER epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils, agitation, seizures, hyperthermia sedati...

What category are adrenergic drugs? also known as adrenergic agonists or sympathomimetics: -stimulate the sympathetic nervous system -mimic the action of adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), which are neurotransmitters that mediate the body's fight-or-flight response Can be further classified based on their specificity for different adrenergic receptors: - alpha-1 -alpha-2, -beta-1 -beta-2 receptors. What is the mechanism of anticholinergic drugs? to direct blood to th...

FISDAP UNIT EXAM: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES (CHAPTERS 5-23) 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED Questions to ask patients who OD - CORRECT ANSWER what did you take, when, how much, last oral intake, any precautions taken, weight Opiates and opioids - CORRECT ANSWER morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - CORRECT ANSWER epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine,...

CSOWM Exam | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | 100% PASS Management of BMI >/= 25 - Answer -Diet, Exercise, Behavior Management of BMI >/=30 - Answer -Diet, exercise, behavior + pharmacotherapy Management of BMI >/= 27 + comorbidity - Answer -Diet, exercise, behavior + pharmacotherapy Management of BMI >/=35 + cormorbidity - Answer -Bariatric surgery Management of BMI >/=40 - Answer -Bariatric surgery Co-morbidities - Answer -T2DM HTN OSA and o...

Paramedic Drug cards Latest 2023 Graded A+ Albuterol Trade Name Ventolin, Proventil, Proventil-HFA, AccuNeb, Vospire, ProAir Albuterol Official Name Albuterol Sulfate USP Albuterol Medication Class Sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator, beta2 agonist Albuterol Pharmacokinetics Onset: 5-8 min after inhalation Duration: 2-6 hr after inhalation Albuterol Pharmacodynamics Affects beta2 receptors Relaxes smooth muscle of bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature by stimulating receptors of the sympathe...

Opiates and opioids - ANSWER-morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - ANSWER-epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils, agitation, seizures, hyperthermia sedative hypnotics - ANSWER-diazepam, secobarbital, flunitrazepam, midazolam slurred speech, sedation, coma, hypoventilation, hypotension anticholinergics - ANSWER-atr...

A cholinergic drug, Bethanechol, was given to a patient to manage bladder problems. Which effect would the drug have on the bladder? A. Decrease incontinence B. Promote emptying of the bladder C. Decrease painful urination D. Increase amount of urine produced by the kidney ~ B Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system are called all of these except: A. Adrenergics B. Adrenomimetics C. Adrenergic antagonists D. Sympathomimetics ~ C What is the primary neurotransmitter ...

Management of BMI >/= 25  Diet, Exercise, Behavior Management of BMI >/=30  Diet, exercise, behavior + pharmacotherapy Management of BMI >/= 27 + comorbidity  Diet, exercise, behavior + pharmacotherapy Management of BMI >/=35 + cormorbidity  Bariatric surgery Management of BMI >/=40  Bariatric surgery Co-morbidities  T2DM HTN OSA and other respiratory disorders NAFLD OA lipid abnormalities 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copie...

Etiology: Hypertension - Answer- -No known cause in 90% of cases of primary HTN -Secondary causes: renal failure, kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, Cushing syndrome, hyper/hypo thyroidism, increased ICP, sleep apnea, oral contraceptives, steroids, cocaine, NSAIDs, decongestants, sympathomimetics, alcohol, antidepressants, caffeine Risk Factors: Hypertension - Answer- -Modifiable: smoking, DM, high cholesterol, obesity (single most important factor in children), physical inactivity, poor...