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Study Guide Exam 2


Study Guide for Pharmacology Exam 2
Chapter 15
Adrenergic agonists and adrenergic blocker effects on the body
Adrenergic agonists
o Effect on the CNS
o Eyes: Dilates the Pupil (­ intraocular pressure)
o Lungs: Dilates the Bronchioles
o Heart: ­ Heart Rate
o Blood Vessels: Constricts (­ BP)
o GI: Relaxes (Reduces Gastric secretions and motility)
o Bladder: Relaxes (¯ Urination)
o Uterus: Relaxes (¯ contractions)
o Liver: Glucose release (­ Blood Glucose)
• Epinephrine
o Acts on the CNS
§ Increasing BP (Vasoconstriction)
§ Increases HR **BETA 1**
§ Promotes Bronchodilation **BETA 2**
o Uses:
§ Asthma and Bronchospasms
§ Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
§ Tightness of Airway (Epinephrine will Broncho dilate)
§ Severe Hypotension and Bradycardia (Cardiac Arrest)
§ Nasal Congestion
o Side Effects:
§ GI Disturbances
§ Sweating
§ Headache, Dizziness, Insomnia
§ Agitation/Anxiety
o Adverse Reactions:
§ Hyperglycemia
§ Palpitations
§ Tachycardia
§ Hypertension
§ Necrosis of IV out of vein
o Contraindications:
§ Tachycardia
§ Glaucoma
§ Labor
§ Hypertension **CAUTION**
§ Prostatic Hypertrophy **CAUTION**
§ Diabetes Mellitus **CAUTION**
o Interactions:
§ MAOI’s
§ Tricyclic Antidepressants

, Study Guide Exam 2


§ Beta Blockers
§ Digoxin
§ Labs (Increases Blood Sugar)
o Patient Teaching
o Administer in the thigh, Massage the site
o If used over long period of time it can raise BS
o If used an EpiPen they need to see a doctor
o If on an epinephrine drip, can cause hyperglycemia (especially diabetics)
• Albuterol
o Selective to BETA 2 adrenergic receptors
o Relaxes smooth muscle which promotes bronchodilation
o Uses:
§ Bronchospasms
§ Asthma
§ Bronchitis
§ COPD
o Side Effects:
§ Tremors
§ Nervousness
§ Restlessness
§ Insomnia
§ GI upset
§ Sweating
o Adverse Reactions:
§ Hypertension
§ Tachycardia
§ Palpitations
§ Hyperglycemia
o Contraindications:
§ Allergy
§ Cardiac problems **CAUTION**
§ Hypertension **CAUTION**
§ Hyperthyroidism **CAUTION**
§ Diabetes **CAUTION**
§ Renal Dysfunction **CAUTION**
o Interactions:
§ Other drugs that increase BP and HR
§ Antagonist effect with other drugs that lower the BP and HR
§ Labs (Increases Blood Sugar)
Adrenergic blockers (antagonist)
• Atenolol
o Uses:
§ Antihypertensive
§ Angina
§ Heart Failure

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