Sympathomimetics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

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ALPHA sympathomimetics effect on respiratory system - correct answerbronchial mucosa vasoconstriction BETA 2 sympathomimetics effect on respiratory system - correct answerbronchial dilation MUSCARINIC parasympathomimetic effect on respiratory system - correct answerbronchial constriction how does dosing differ between nebulizers and inhalers? - correct answersame dose, different infusion rate. vitamin K antidote for - correct answerwarfarin (coumadin) iron overdose antidote - corr...

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 ...

2 types of sympathetic nervous system drug categories - correct answer -Adrenergic Agonists (sympathomimetics) Adrenergic Antagonists (sympatholytics) Sympathetic nervous system neurotransmitter - correct answer -Norepinephrine Sympathetic nervous system receptors - correct answer -alpha 1 and 2, beta 1 and 2 Parasympathetic nervous system drug categories - correct answer -cholinergic (parasympathomimetics) & anticholinergic (parasympatholytics) Cholinergic (parasympathomimetics) dr...

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...

The nurse administers a selective cholinergic antagonist (anticholinergic) medication to a client to dilate the pupil during an eye exam. Which of the following would the nurse consider to be a side effect based upon the characteristics of the prescribed medication? a. Increased heart rate b. Increased secretions c. Decreased bladder capacity d. Frequent watery bowel movements - increased heart rate All of the following are effects seen with a cholinergic crisis EXCEPT: a. Increased sali...

Advanced Pharmacology average A1C goal - correct answer <7% recommended insulin strategy - correct answer basal/bolus (long-acting glargine/detemir + rapid acting around meals) - mimics natural insulin release pregnancy A1C goal - correct answer <6% why is A1C goal lower in pregnancy - correct answer increased RBC turnover A1C goal in elderly - correct answer <7.5-8.5% perioperative BG goal - correct answer 110-140 how does insulin affect potassium - correct answer st...

NR 667 VISE Assignments Exam Questions and Answers Etiology: Hypertension - ANS ️️ -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 - ANS ️️ -Modifiable: smoking, DM, high cholesterol, obesity (single ...