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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
12/18/2010

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Beta blockers
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Atropine; decrease salivation, increase heart rate, is an example of a/an _______ class of drug.
Definition
anticholinergics
Term
Atenolol blocks what receptors in order to treat hypertension?
Definition
B1
Term
Nadolol
Definition
Blocks beta, manages hypertension and angina, don't use in people with asthma or COPD because blocks beta 2.
Term
Detrol LA
Definition
Muscarinic blocker, increases urination, side effects: dry eyes/mouth, headache, n/v/d, gas, weight gain, UTI, and abdominal pain.
Term
Neostigmine
Definition
Increases muscle strength in myasthenia gravis, used to prevent/ treat post-op urine retention, reduces miosis.
Term
A1 blockers are commonly used for _______.
Definition
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
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What are side effects of Atenolol?
Definition
Drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, cool extremities, leg pain, fainting/weakness, nausea/diarrhea.
Term
Orthostatic hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, flush, hypotension and reflex tachycardia are all possible side effects of...
Definition
A1 blockers
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A patient with cardiac dysrhythmias, narrow angle glaucoma or cardiogenic shock should not be prescribed what class of drugs?
Definition
Adrenergic
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Indirect cholinergics are used cautiously in people with what conditions?
Definition
Bradycardia, asthma, ulcers and Graves.
Term
What are 5 areas where Cholinergic receptors are located?
Definition
Bladder, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels.
Term
If your patient has lung disease and you administer a beta blocker, should it block beta, or beta 2?
Definition
Beta 1 because blocking Beta 2 would cause bronchoconstriction.
Term
Indirect cholinergics are used primarily to treat...
Definition
myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and Alzheimer's.
Term
Decreased urination, increased heart rate, decreased peristalsis, dilates pupils, decreases salivation, and decreases muscle tone are desired effects of _______.
Definition
anticholinergics
Term
What are 8 common side effects of adrenergics?
Definition
Hypertension, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias, tremors, dizziness, urinary difficulties, nausea and vomiting.
Term
Clonidine and Methyldopa act on adrenergic _______ receptors, decreasing bp.
Definition
A2
Term
A2 receptors work on...
Definition
Vessels of smooth muscles. Dilates blood vessels, lowers bp, and lowers peristalsis.
Term
B2 receptors are located mainly...
Definition
lungs, skeletal muscles, and uterine muscles.
Term
What are the 3 major actions of anticholinergic drugs?
Definition
Increases heart rate (bradycardia), decreases GI motility (IBS), and decreases skeletal muscle rigidity (Parkinson's).
Term
What are the 4 major actions of cholinergic drugs?
Definition
Stimulates bladder tone, stimulates GI tone, constricts pupils, and increases neuromuscular transmission.
Term
Isoproterenol Hydrochloride works on adrenergic _______ receptors.
Definition
B1 and B2
Term
What are the 3 major effects of cholinergic drugs?
Definition
Stimulate GI movement (peristalsis), Bladder emptying (micturation), and Increase neuromuscular transmission.
Term
Vasodilation, decreased bp, decreased ejaculation, pupils constriction and maybe reflex tachycardia are all results of _______ blockers.
Definition
A1
Term
A patient has COPD or asthma, they shouldn't be given _______.
Definition
Non-selective beta blockers. B2 blockers
Term
What are the side effects of Albuterol?
Definition
Tremor, dizziness, nervousness, and restlessness.
Term
What are the side effects of Epinephrine?
Definition
Anorexia, n/v, nervousness, tremors, pallor, headache, syncope, dizziness, and insomnia.
Term
A1 receptors work mostly on...
Definition
Vessels of smooth muscles. Increase force and rate of heart contraction, increase bp, pupil dilation, and decrease salivation.
Term
Bradycardia, dizziness, hypotension, headaches, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, or agranulocytosis are possible side effects of...
Definition
beta blockers
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Cholinergics should be used with caution in people that have...
Definition
decreased bp and decreased heart rate.
Term
Prostate contraction, vasoconstriction, bladder contraction (less urine), force of heart contraction, decreased salivation, pupil dilation.
Definition
Alpha 1 (vasoconstriction increases bp)
Term
_______ are effective in treating hypertension, angina pectoris and cardiac dysrhythmias.
Definition
Beta blockers
Term
Hytrin is an example of an _______ blocker used for BPH. It allows the prostate to relax and shrink.
Definition
alpha
Term
B1 receptors are located mainly...
Definition
in the heart
Term
Epinephrine is a _______, Albuterol is a _______.
Definition
Epinephrine - catecholamine; Albuterol - non-catecholamine
Term
Using a drug to block acetyl cholinesterase is a/an _______ method of achieving a cholinergic effect.
Definition
indirect
Term
Cholinergics can be selective for...
Definition
muscarinic
Term
Albuterol is selective or non-selective?
Definition
selective
Term
Ergot alkabids block _______ receptors, causing vasoconstriction. Treats headache.
Definition
A2
Term
Dilates blood vessels, inhibits norepinephrine, decreases bp, decreases peristalsis, and decreases GI tone.
Definition
Alpha 2 (opposite of other adrenergic receptors)
Term
This cholinergic decreases heart rate and stimulates smooth muscle... (receptor)
Definition
muscarinic
Term
These blockers usually are used to block vasoconstriction (decreases bp); used in pregnancy or in difficult to treat hypertension...
Definition
Alpha blockers
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Epinephrine enervates what adrenergic receptors?
Definition
A1, B1 & B2
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Epinephrine is selective or non-selective?
Definition
Non-selective
Term
Tachycardia, dry mouth, blurred vision, impotence, constipation and abdominal distention are all possible side effects of...
Definition
Anticholinergics
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Cholinergics should not be used in people with what conditions?
Definition
Intestinal or urinary obstruction.
Term
This cholinergic acts on skeletal muscle...(receptor)
Definition
nicotinic
Term
Decreased heart rate, decreased bp, increased peristalsis, increased GI tone, increased urination, increased salivation, increased tears, maintenance of muscle tone are all results of _______.
Definition
cholinergic drugs
Term
Albuterol works on what adrenergic receptor?
Definition
Beta 2. Bronchodilation, decreases GI tone (less urine output, less excretion).
Term
What is a major reportable side effect of cholinergic drugs?
Definition
Pulse rate below 60.
Term
Albuterol works on the adrenergic _______ receptors.
Definition
B2
Term
Some cholinergic drugs can be selective for the _______ receptor.
Definition
muscarinic
Term
People on _______ should be monitored closely if they are also prescribed beta-blockers.
Definition
insulin therapy
Term
Constriction of bronchioles, contraction of uterus, inhibition of glycogenesis and low blood sugar are the effects of _______ blockers.
Definition
B2
Term
Dilates bronchioles, relaxes GI and UG, increases glycogenolysis (increases blood sugar), increases blood flow to skeletal muscle...
Definition
Beta 2
Term
MEC
Definition
Minimum Effective Concentration
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Decreased heart rate and contraction is the effect of _______ blockers.
Definition
B1
Term
Increased chronotrope, increased inotrope, increased renin secretion (increased bp).
Definition
Beta 1
Term
Adrenergic Agonists
Definition
Sympathomimetics
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