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Term
The Endogenous Neurotransmitters of the Sympathetic Nervous System are _______ and _______.
Definition
Epinephrine; Norepinephrine
Term
The minor Neurotransmitters of the Sympathetic Nervous system are _______ and _______.
Definition
Acetylcholine; Dopamine
Term
_______ - Adrenergic Drugs that act directly on the adrenergic receptors by activating them.
Definition
Sympathomimetic
Term
The rate limiting step in the synthesis of Dopamine is _______.
Definition
Tyrosine Hydroxylase
Term
Tyrosine Hydroxylase is the _______ in the synthesis of Dopamine.
Definition
Rate Limiting
Term
_______ Blocks the uptake and binding of Norepinephrine into the nerve terminals (Storage inhibited)
Definition
Reserpine
Term
Dopamine is converted into _______ by the enzyme dopamine Beta-hydroxylase
Definition
Norepinephrine
Term
Release of Norepinephrine is stimulated by action potentials, and is blocked by _______ (Chewed up in terminal without being released)
Definition
Guanethidine
Term
These subtype of receptors are located on the prejunctional neuron and serve as a feedback inhibitor.
Definition
Alpha 2 Receptors
Term
_______ is present in the prejuctional neuron and functions to destroy some of the Neurotransmitter that has been reuptaken.
Definition
MAO
Term
COMT is locataed on the _______ cell membrane.
Definition
Post Junctional
Term
Alpha receptors respose to Epinephrine will be _______ to their response to Norepinephrine.
Definition
Greater than or Equal to
Term
The Alpha receptors respose to Epinephrine and Norepinephrine is Much GREATER than their response to _______.
Definition
Isoproterenol
Term
Alpha 1 receptors are located on postjunctional cell membranes and are responsible for _______.
Definition
Constriction of Smooth Muscle (Vasoconstriction)
Term
_______ receptors are located on Prejunctional nerve ending are are responsible for feedback inhibition of Norepinephrine.
Definition
Alpha 2
Term
Vasoconstriction is the function of _______ receptors.
Definition
Alpha 1
Term
Beta Receptors respond most strongly to _______.
Definition
Isoproterenol
Term
The Beta receptor response is _______ to epinephrine than to that of norepinephrine.
Definition
Greater or Equal
Term
Beta 1 Receptors have _______ affinity for Epinephrine and Norepinephrine.
Definition
Equal
Term
_______ receptors have equal affinity for epinephrine and Norepinephrine.
Definition
Beta 1
Term
_______ receptors have a higher affinity for epinephrine than Norepinephrine and are therefore more affected by the adrenal medulla.
Definition
Beta 2
Term
_______ predominate in the smooth muscle and vaculature and are responsible for vasodilation.
Definition
Beta 2 Receptors
Term
_______ receptors predominate in the heart.
Definition
Beta 1
Term
Alpha 1 receptors cause _______ and raise blood pressure.
Definition
Vasoconstriction
Term
_______ receptors cause cardiac stimulation.
Definition
Beta 1
Term
_______ receptors cause bronchiole and uterine relaxation and vasodilation in skeletal vascular beds.
Definition
Beta 2
Term
For our purposes Total Peripheral resistance equals _______.
Definition
Diastolic Pressure
Term
_______ equals cardiac function, and tells you what is happening in the heart.
Definition
Cardiac Output
Term
_______ Have better CNS penetration due to increased lipid solubility.
Definition
Non-catecholamines
Term
_______ are not destroyed by COMT and MAO, therefore deactivation is limited, giving them longer half-lives.
Definition
Non-Catecholamines
Term
_______ mimic NE and EPI. They bind to the adrenergic receptors without interacting with the prejunctional neuron
Definition
Direct Acting Adrenergic Agonists
Term
Epinephrine, Norepinephrin, Isoproternol and Phenylephrine are all _______.
Definition
Direct Acting Agonists.
Term
The Direct Acting Adrenergic Agonists are _______, _______, _______ and _______.
Definition
Epinephrine; Norepinephrine; Isoproterenol; Phenylephrine
Term
_______ displace norepinephrine from storage sites.
Definition
Indirect-Acting Adrenergic Agonists
Term
Amphetamine and Tyramine are both examples of _______.
Definition
Indirect-Acting Adrenergic Agonists
Term
_______ both stimulate receptors and displace NE from storage sites.
Definition
Mixed Adrenergic Agonists
Term
Indirect Acting Adrenergic agonists are _______ and _______.
Definition
Amphetamine; Tyramine
Term
Ephedrine and phenylpropanolamine are both _______.
Definition
Mixed Acting Adrenergic Agonists
Term
The Mixed Acting adrenergic agonists are _______ and _______.
Definition
Ephedrine; phenylpropanolamine
Term
_______ blocks the uptake of Norepinephrine at storage sites, and can enter the CNS.
Definition
Cocaine
Term
_______ inhibit the enzymes that breakdown NE (MAO)
Definition
Tri-Cyclic Anti-depressants
Term
_______ acts as an agonist at both alpha and Beta receptors
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
Epinephrine in _______ doses causes beta stimulated vasodilation and at _______ doses yields alpha stimulated vasoconstriction.
Definition
Low; High
Term
Epinephrine stimulates _______.
Definition
Alpha 1,2; Beta 1,2,3
Term
A High dose or rapid infusion of Epinephrine will cause _______ in diastolic pressure
Definition
An Increase
Term
A low dose or slow infusion of Epinephrine will cause _______ in diastolic pressure
Definition
A Decrease
Term
The Vascular effect of Epinephrine is _______.
Definition
Dose Specific
Term
At Low doses of Epinephrine beta receptors are stimulated causing _______ and high dose yields alpha stimulated causing _______.
Definition
Vasodilation; Vasoconstriction
Term
The cardiac effect of Epinephrine is due to their effect on _______ receptors.
Definition
Beta 1
Term
Epinephrines effect on Beta 1 receptors in the heart causes _______ and _______
Definition
Increased Cardiac Contractility (inotropic); Increased Heart Rate
Term
Increased systolic blood pressure and decrease diastolic blood pressure due to decreased peripheral resistance is causeed by the low dose Beta 2 effect of _______.
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
Epinephrine causes _______ response in the lungs due to action on Beta 2 receptors.
Definition
Bronchodilation
Term
Epinephrine causes bronchodilation in the lungs by interaction with _______ receptors.
Definition
Beta 2
Term
Epinephrine will cause Hyperglycemia due to glycogenolysis in liver and increase release of glucagon by interaction with _______ receptors and decrease release of insulin by interaction with _______ receptors.
Definition
Beta 2; Alpha 2
Term
Epinephrine is indicated for _______, _______, _______, can prolong local anesthetics due to vasoconstriction and restore rhythm during cardiac arrests.
Definition
Bronchospasm, Open Angle Glaucoma; Anaphylactic Shock
Term
The side effect of epinephrine in open angle glaucoma is _______.
Definition
Mydriasis
Term
Epinephrine causes _______ to help alleviate Open Angle Glaucoma.
Definition
Reduced ciliary production of Aqueous Humor
Term
_______ has Rapid onset, brief duration, is destroyed by COMT and MAO and its metabolites are excreted in urine
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
The CNS adverse reactions of Epinephrine are _______, _______, _______, _______ and _______.
Definition
Anxiety, fear, tension, headache and tremor
Term
_______ causes increased blood pressure and possible cerebral hemorrhage.
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
Pulmonary edema associated with administration of Epinephrine is due an imbalance between _______ of the alveoli and _______ into the lungs.
Definition
Airration; Blood Flow
Term
The Adverse Reactions of Epineprine include _______, _______, _______ and _______.
Definition
CNS disturbances; Increased Blood Pressure and possible cerebral hemorrhage; Cardiac arrythmias; Pulmonary edema
Term
Norepinephrine affects which receptors?
Definition
Alpha 1 and 2 and Beta 1
Term
Norepinephrine _______ effect Beta 2 receptors.
Definition
Does NOT
Term
The Pharmacological effects of NE are mainly _______ effects when given therapeutically.
Definition
Alpha
Term
Norepinephrin causes alpha constriction and subsequent _______.
Definition
Reflex Bradycardia
Term
_______ causes peripheral vasoconstriction and an increase in systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure.
Definition
Norepinephrine
Term
_______ is indicated for some hypotensive states such as shock but it does restrict blood flow to the kidney so other medications like dopamine are better first line agents
Definition
Norepinephrine
Term
_______ is a synthetic Catecholamine which is nonselective for beta receptors but little alpha effects.
Definition
Isoproterenol
Term
Isoproterenol is _______ for beta receptors, but has _______ alpha effects.
Definition
Nonselective; Little
Term
With Isoproterenol MAP will _______.
Definition
Drop
Term
With Isoproterenol MAP will drop, When MAP drops the brain will _______ sympathetic tone and _______ parasympathetic tone, increasing blood pressure.
Definition
Increase; Decrease
Term
Isoproterenol is _______ against MAO.
Definition
Stable
Term
Indications of Isoproterenol are heart stimulation to _______ and as a _______(although it is rarely used for this).
Definition
Increase rate and force in emergency situations; Bronchodilator - rarely
Term
Isoproterenol _______ peripheral resistance.
Definition
Decreases
Term
The cardiac effects of Isoproterenol are _______ rate and contraction.
Definition
Increased
Term
_______ is the natural precursor to Norepinephrine.
Definition
Dopamine
Term
Dopamine causes _______ and _______ effects at normal doses, and _______ effects at higher doses.
Definition
Beta; Dopamine; Alpha
Term
_______ causes vasodilatation in the renal vascular beds increasing blood flow to the kidney.
Definition
Dopamine
Term
Dopamine causes Cardiovascular effects of Positive inotropic and chronotropic effects due to _______ activation (except at high doses where it produces vasculature vasoconstriction due to Alpha stimulation
Definition
Beta 1
Term
The adverse effects of Dopamine are _______ stimulation.
Definition
Sympathetic
Term
Too high a dose of Dopamine causes constriction of _______ receptors limiting BF into the kidneys (brain starts seeing increased MAP reflexes and drop BP)
Definition
Alpha
Term
Dopamine is indicated for _______.
Definition
Shock
Term
Dobutamine is a _______ agonist.
Definition
Beta 1 Selective
Term
Dobutamine _______ output with few heart rate or vascular effects.
Definition
Increases (Beta 1 Selective)
Term
Dobutamine is indicated for _______.
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
Dobutamine is indicated for Congestive Heart Failure because it _______ output with _______ increase in oxygen demand
Definition
Increases; Little
Term
The Adverse action of Dobutamine is that it can _______.
Definition
Induce Arrythmias
Term
Phenylephrine is a _______.
Definition
Alpha 1 Selective agonist
Term
Clonidine is an _______.
Definition
Alpha 2 Selective Agonist
Term
Metaproterenol, terbutaline and albuterol are all _______.
Definition
Beta 2 Selective Agonists
Term
Metaproterenol is a _______.
Definition
Beta 2 Selective Agonist
Term
Terbutaline is a _______.
Definition
Beta 2 Selective Agonist
Term
Albuterol is a _______.
Definition
Beta 2 Selective Agonist
Term
Phenylephrine is a _______.
Definition
Non-Catecholamine
Term
Because Phenylephrine is a non-catecholamine it is _______ destroyed by COMT.
Definition
NOT
Term
Phenylephrine is a direct acting _______ adrenergic that Favours _______ over _______.
Definition
Alpha; Alpha 1; Alpha 2
Term
_______ is a Vasoconstrictor that increases systolic and diastolic pressure.
Definition
Phenylephrine
Term
Because Phenylephrine acts primarily on Alpha 1 receptors (Vasoconstriction) it causes _______.
Definition
Reflex bradycardia
Term
______ is used as a Nasal decongestant, vasopressor for hypotension, mydriatic, and is also used systemically to raise BP
Definition
Phenylephrine
Term
Clonidine is an _______ Agonist.
Definition
Alpha 2
Term
_______ is referred to as a centrally acting agent because its effects begin in the CNS.
Definition
Clonidine
Term
_______ reduces blood pressure and produces inhibition of sympathetic vasomotor centers.
Definition
Clonidine
Term
Understimulation of receptors leads to _______.
Definition
Super sensitization
Term
Overstimulation of receptors leads to _______.
Definition
Desensitization
Term
Clonidine causes its effects in the brain by acting on _______ receptors which modulate sympathetic tone coming out of the brain.
Definition
Alpha 2
Term
If you stimulate alpha 2 receptors there will be an _______ in sympathetic tone.
Definition
Overall decrease
Term
A patient taking _______ will exhibit a lower resting HR and BP, but will exhibit both Increased HR and BP when put on a treadmill.
Definition
Clonidine (Alpha 2 Selective Agonist)
Term
If a patient decides to abruptly stop taking a medication which causes sympathetic NS depression what can occur?
Definition
Hypertensive Crisis due to Receptor Super sensitization
Term
Metaproterenol is similiar to _______, except that it is _______ a catecholamine.
Definition
Isoproterenol; NOT
Term
Metaproterenol is _______ to COMT.
Definition
Relatively Stable
Term
Metaproterenol is a _______ agonist.
Definition
Beta 2 Selective
Term
Metaproterenol is a Beta 2 Selective Agonist used as a _______.
Definition
Bronchodilator
Term
CNS stimulation and muscle tremors, Increased heart rate are all adverse reactions of _______.
Definition
Metaproterenol
Term
beta 2 stimulation (epinephrine) sensitizes skeletal muscles to ACh at alpha motor neurons causing the muscle tremors associated with _______.
Definition
Metaproterenol
Term
Terbutaline is a _______.
Definition
Beta 2 Selective Agonist
Term
Terbutaline is also a _______.
Definition
Non-Catecholamine (Relatively stable against COMT)
Term
_______ is used as a bronchodilator and to reduce uterine contractions in premature labor by relaxing uterine smooth muscle
Definition
Terbutaline
Term
Terbutaline is used as a _______ and to _______.
Definition
Bronchodilator; Reduce Uterine contractions in premature labour
Term
Terbutaline reduces uterine contractions in premature labour by relaxing uterine smooth muscle through _______ stimulation.
Definition
Beta 2
Term
Albuterol is a _______.
Definition
Beta 2 Selective Agonist
Term
Albuterol is the _______ of choice for Asthmatics.
Definition
Bronchodilator
Term
Albuterol is most often used as a "rescue" treatment due to its ______ and _______.
Definition
Rapid Onset; Short DOA
Term
Salmetrol is a _______.
Definition
Beta 2 Selective Agonist
Term
Salmetrol is a _______ agent without a rapid onset.
Definition
Long Acting
Term
Salmetrol is Not used as a rescue inhaler like _______ and _______.
Definition
Albuterol; Metaproterenol
Term
_______ is used as a maintenance inhaler to reduce the occurrence of bronchospasms.
Definition
Salmetrol
Term
_______ is only given in combination with Corticosteroids.
Definition
Salmetrol
Term
_______ should NOT be used for treatment of acute bronchospasm or without an inhaled corticosteroid.
Definition
Long acting Beta 2 agonists
Term
The indirect acting adrenergic agonists are _______ and _______.
Definition
Amphetamine; Tyramine
Term
This indirect acting adrenergic agonist has both CNS and Cardiovascular effects.
Definition
Amphetamine
Term
_______, an indirect acting adrenergic agonist, causes Increased HR, BP and Contraction.
Definition
Amphetamine
Term
_______ is indicated for ADHD, narcolepsy and appetite control
Definition
Amphetamine
Term
The Adverse effects of amphetamine include _______, _______, _______, _______, _______ and _______.
Definition
Restlessness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, tachycardia, hypertension
Term
Restlessness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, tachycardia and hypertension are all adverse effects of _______.
Definition
Amphetamine
Term
Tyramine is _______ a therapeutic agent.
Definition
NOT
Term
_______ is found in fermented products such as Chianti wine and cheese
Definition
Tyramine
Term
_______ is metabolized by MAO.
Definition
Tyramine
Term
Tyramine is generally not a problem unless large amouts are ingested while taking _______.
Definition
MAO Inhibitors
Term
Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are both _______.
Definition
Mixed-Action Adrenergic Agonists
Term
Drug that hits specific receptors AND releases NE at the same time is classified as a _______
Definition
Mixed-action Adrenergic Agonist
Term
_______ stimulate the release of norepinephrine AND directly activates adrenergic receptors.
Definition
Mixed-action Adrenergic Agonists
Term
Ephedrine is a _______ agent (similiar to EPI but not as potent).
Definition
Nonselective
Term
_______ is similiar to epinephrine but less potent.
Definition
Ephedrine
Term
_______ has a Long duration (not destroyed by COMT and resistant to MAO) and orally available.
Definition
Ephedrine
Term
Ephedrine _______ destroyed by COMT and is also _______ to MAO.
Definition
NOT; Resistant
Term
_______ Increases blood pressure, bronchodilation, enhances muscle contractility abd causes CNS stimulation (increased alertness, decreased fatigue and prevent sleep)
Definition
Ephedrine
Term
_______ causes CNS stimulation including increased alertness, decreased fatigue and prevents sleep.
Definition
Ephedrine
Term
_______ is indicated for Asthma (rare), nasal decongestant (rare), hypotension.
Definition
Ephedrine
Term
Ephedrine is indicated (rarely) for _______, _______, and _______
Definition
Asthma; Nasal Decongestant; Hypotension
Term
Ephedrine causes an increase in BP due to the effect of _______.
Definition
Norepinephrine
Term
The CNS effects of Ephedrine are due to the release of _______ and _______ in the Brain.
Definition
Norepinephrine; Dopamine
Term
The bronchodilation caused by Ephedrine is caused by _______.
Definition
Beta 2 receptor activation
Term
Ephedrines ability to enhance muscle contractility is due to ______.
Definition
Release of Norepinephrine
Term
Pseudoephedrine is a _______ of ephedrine.
Definition
Stereoisomer
Term
Pseudoephedrine's decongestant action is due to stimulation of _______ receptors of the vascular smooth muscle causing vasoconstriction.
Definition
Alpha
Term
The decongestant action of _______ is due to stimulation of alpha receptors of the vascular smooth muscle causing vasoconstriction
Definition
Pseudoephedrine
Term
Pseudoephedrine is indicated for _______.
Definition
Nasal Congestion
Term
_______ is indicated for Nasal Congestion.
Definition
Pseudoephedrine
Term
Pseudoephedrine targets _______ receptors.
Definition
Alpha
Term
The adverse effects of Pseudoephedrine are increased _______, _______. and _______ and _______.
Definition
Blood pressure; heart rate; contraction; Strokes
Term
Increased blood pressure and heart rate and contraction and Strokes are all adverse effects of _______.
Definition
Pseudoephedrine
Term
Stroke associated with Pseudoephedrine comes from alpha receptors _______, and constrict cranial vessels.
Definition
Increase Platelet Aggregation
Term
_______ bind to receptors but do not cause the usual effect.
Definition
Adrenergic Antagonists
Term
_______ Block adrenergic activity.
Definition
Adrenergic Antagonists
Term
_______ have potency but NO efficacy.
Definition
Adrenergic Antagonists
Term
The two classes of Adrenergic Antagonists are _______ and _______ Blockers.
Definition
Alpha; Beta
Term
The two classes of _______ are Alpha and Beta Blockers.
Definition
Adrenergic Antagonists
Term
_______ will cause Reflex Bradycardia.
Definition
Alpha Blocking Agents
Term
Reduce blood pressure by reducing the sympathetic tone of the blood vessels resulting in decreased peripheral vascular resistance
Definition
Alpha Adrenergic Blocking Agents
Term
Alpha Adrenergic Blocking Agents _______ blood pressure by reducing the sympathetic tone of the blood vessels resulting in _______ peripheral vascular resistance
Definition
Reduce; Decreased (Reflex Bradycardia)
Term
Decrease tone in the smooth muscle of the bladder neck resulting in improved urine flow in benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Definition
Alpha Adrenergic Blocking Agents
Term
_______ are used for the diagnosis and treatment of pheochromocytoma
Definition
Alpha Adrenergic Blocking Agents
Term
Alpha receptor blockade in the Venous system _______ venous constriction.
Definition
BLOCKS
Term
alpha receptor stimulation shuts down the sphincters in the urinary bladder, therefore blocking alpha receptors will _______ flow.
Definition
Increase
Term
When you administer an alpha blocker the veins will _______.
Definition
Dilate
Term
_______ is a tumor of the adrenal medulla (Increased release of EPI)
Definition
Pheochromocytoma
Term
Pheochromocytoma leads to _______ overload.
Definition
Sympathetic
Term
Where there is an Over abundance of Epi and NE in the body use of _______ can be used to protect the patient from hypertensive crisis.
Definition
Alpha Blockers;
Term
It is best to give a drug that has both _______ blocking abilities to protect both the heart and arteries/veins in Pheochromocytoma.
Definition
Alpha and Beta
Term
_______ is a nonselective alpha agent.
Definition
Phenoxybenzamine
Term
Phenoxybenzamine is a non-selective _______ and _______ agent.
Definition
Alpha 1; Alpha 2
Term
Card-carrying alpha blocker should cause _______.
Definition
Reflex Tachycardia
Term
Non-selective linking irreversibly and non-competitively to Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 presynaptic receptors.
Definition
Phenoxybenzamine
Term
_______ Reduces blood pressure by inhibiting vasoconstriction.
Definition
Phenoxybenzamine
Term
Phenoxybenzamine reduces blood pressure by _______.
Definition
Inhibiting vasoconstriction
Term
_______ is not good for maintenance therapy due to reflex tachycardia and increased cardiac output.
Definition
Phenoxybenzamine
Term
_______ is indicated for the treatment of pheochromocytoma.
Definition
Phenoxybenzamine
Term
Phenoxybenzamine is indicated for the treatment of _______.
Definition
Pheochromocytoma
Term
_______ kills alpha receptors when it encounters them, and the only way to replace them is resynthesize them.
Definition
Phenoxybenzamine
Term
_______ is a competitive alpha 1 and alpha 2 blocker.
Definition
Phentolamine
Term
_______ is essentially same as phenoxybenzamine.
Definition
Phentolamine
Term
Phentolamine is indicated for _______.
Definition
The Diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma
Term
Phentolamine is a _______.
Definition
Competitive Alpha 1 AND alpha 2 blocker
Term
Phentolamine is a non-selective _______ and _______ blocker.
Definition
Alpha 1; Alpha 2
Term
_______ is a selective competitive Alpha 1 Blocker.
Definition
Prazosin
Term
_______ causes less Reflex Tachycardia than the other alpha blockers.
Definition
Prazosin
Term
_______ causes decreased peripheral vascular resistance to lower BP and relax bladder neck smooth muscle.
Definition
Prazosin
Term
The indication of -sin indicates a(n) _______ blocker.
Definition
Alpha 1 Selective
Term
_______ is indicated for Hypertension (primarily) and BPH.
Definition
Prazosin
Term
Because the alpha 2’s are not blocked _______ causes reflex tachycardia, although it is not as bad (feedback inhibition is still intact, alpha 2's)
Definition
Prazosin
Term
Prazosin is a card-carrying _______.
Definition
Alpha 1 Blocker (-sin)
Term
_______ is a card-carrying alpha 1 blocker.
Definition
Prazosin
Term
_______ are classic causative agents of orthostatic hypotension.
Definition
Alpha Antagonists
Term
Alpha Antagonists are classic causative agents of _______.
Definition
Orthostatic Hypotension
Term
_______ cause an exaggerated hypotensive state that can lead to syncope especially when patient stands after sitting or lying down, termed _______.
Definition
Alpha 1 Blockers; First dose effect
Term
_______ cause First Dose Effect, therefore it is suggested that patient's take their first dose at night.
Definition
Selective Alpha 1 Blockers
Term
Headache can be an adverse effect of blockade of _____ receptors, meninges dilate and engorge w/blood causing the headache.
Definition
Alpha 1
Term
Nasal congestion is an adverse effect associated with _______ blockade.
Definition
Alpha 1
Term
Nasal Congestion, Headache, Drowsiness, sodium and water retention, and First Dose Effect are all adverse reactions of _______.
Definition
Alpha 1 Blockers
Term
Terazosin (Hytrin) and Doxazosin (Cardura) have similiar _______ and _______.
Definition
Actions; Effects
Term
Prazosin initial dose for high blood pressure is _______.
Definition
TID
Term
Prazosin has proven _______ in BPH compared to terazosin or doxazosin.
Definition
Less Effective
Term
Tamsulosin (Flomax) is a(n) _______ blocker.
Definition
Alpha 1 Selective
Term
_______ is Indicated for BPH _______ for the treatment of hypertension
Definition
Tamsulosin; NOT
Term
_______ is selective for alpha 1 receptors on bladder sphincter
Definition
Tamsulosin
Term
Orthostatic Hypotension is a _______ problem.
Definition
Vein (Alpha 1 blockade)
Term
Inability of veins to get blood to heart and inability of heart to get blood to the brain are problems that can arise with _______.
Definition
Alpha adrenergic antagonists (blockade)
Term
All available beta blockers are _______ antagonists.
Definition
Competitive
Term
Beta 1 selective are _______ agents and _______ bronchoconstrictor effects
Definition
Cardioselective; REDUCE
Term
As a class Beta blockers _______ blood pressure without causing orthostatic hypotension because they _______ the vascular.
Definition
Lower; DO NOT Affect
Term
Angina, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, CHF, glaucoma, migraine prevention are all indications of _______.
Definition
Beta Adrenergic Blockers
Term
If you block beta 2 receptors you will cause _______.
Definition
Unopposed Bronchoconstriction
Term
When you administer a beta blocker TPR _______, but by blocking the Beta receptors the brain is unable to cause _______.
Definition
Goes down; Reflex Tachycardia
Term
Beta blockers _______ the heart from the Brain.
Definition
Protect
Term
Beta Blockers _______ survival.
Definition
Improve
Term
Beta blockers are used in the treatment of Glaucoma due to the fact that Beta Blockade causes _______.
Definition
Decreased formation of aqueous Humour
Term
Beta Blockers have _______ inotropic and chronotropic effects {may cause bradycardia
Definition
Negative
Term
Beta Blockers cause _______ A reflex response because of the decreased cardiac output.
Definition
Peripheral Vasoconstriction
Term
The Overall result of increased peripheral resistance is still a _______ in systolic and diastolic pressure.
Definition
Decrease
Term
Beta Blockers cause Bronchoconstriction due to _______ receptor blockade.
Definition
Beta 2
Term
Beta Blockers are _______ in Asthmatics.
Definition
Contraindicated
Term
Increase in sodium retention is seen with _______ resulting from decrease in renal perfusion.
Definition
Beta Blockers
Term
_______ in sodium retention is seen with beta blockers due to _______ renal perfusion.
Definition
Increase; Decrease
Term
Beta Blocker can cause possible _______ in Diabetics.
Definition
Hypoglycemia
Term
Possible hypoglycemia in Diabetics is caused by beta blockade _______.
Definition
Reducing glycogenolysis
Term
Beta Blockers are indicated for _______, _______, _______, _______, _______ and _______.
Definition
Hypertension; Glaucoma, MI; Prevention of migraines; Hyperthyroidism; Angina Pectoris
Term
_______ are indicated for Hypertension and Glaucoma, Prevention of Migraines, Hyperthyroidism, and Angina Pectoris.
Definition
Beta Blockers
Term
Adverse reactions of _______ are bronchoconstriction, arrhythmias, sexual impairment, Decreased glycogenolysis and glucagon secretion.
Definition
Beta Blockers
Term
Adverse reactions of beta blockers are _______, _______, _______, _______, _______ and _______.
Definition
Bronchoconstriction; arrhythmias, sexual impairment, Decreased glycogenolysis and glucagon secretion
Term
Propranolol is a _______ agent.
Definition
NON-SELECTIVE
Term
_______ is used for Migraine prophylaxis, and Various cardiac uses.
Definition
Propranolol
Term
_______ is used in Pheochromocytoma, in conjunction with _______.
Definition
Propranolol; Alpha Blockers
Term
The two non-selective beta blockers are _______ and _______.
Definition
Propranolol; Timolol
Term
_______ is indicated for Hypertension and Glaucoma.
Definition
Timolol
Term
Timolol is probably the MOST used agent for _______, but is rarely used for _______.
Definition
Glaucoma; Hypertension
Term
Timolol is indicated for _______ and _______.
Definition
Hypertension; Glaucoma
Term
_______ is a non-selective agent with a long duration of action.
Definition
Nadolol
Term
Nadolol is a _______ agent with at _______.
Definition
NON-SELECTIVE; Long DOA
Term
Atenolol is _______.
Definition
Beta 1 Selective
Term
Atenolol, Metoprolol and Esmolol are all _______.
Definition
Beta 1 Selective
Term
Propranolol, Metaprolol and Timolol are all _______.
Definition
Metabolized by the Liver (short-acting)
Term
Nadolol and Atenolol are both _______, and are therefore _______ metabolized by the liver.
Definition
Lipophobic (Hydrophilic); NOT
Term
Nadolol and Atenolol are both _______.
Definition
Excreted by the Kidney (long-acting)
Term
Esmolol is administered _______.
Definition
By IV ONLY
Term
_______ is hydrolyzed in the plasma quickly by esterases, and is given to break certain arrythmias.
Definition
Esmolol
Term
_______ is another term for "partial" agonist, these bind to a receptor and cause a weak response.
Definition
(ISA) Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity -
Term
_______ is a beta 1 selective agent with ISA.
Definition
Acebutolol
Term
Acebutolol is a _______ agent with _______.
Definition
Beta 1; ISA
Term
Pindolol (Visken) is a _______ agent with ISA
Definition
NON-SELECTIVE
Term
_______ is a non-selective agent with ISA
Definition
Pindolol
Term
Beta Blockers with ISA have _______.
Definition
NO PROVEN USEFULLNESS
Term
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Blocking agents ________.
Definition
Combines alpha 1 blocking ability (vasodilation) with Beta effects.
Term
Result is peripheral vasodilation that lowers blood pressure with reduced cardiac rate and contraction.
Definition
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Blocking Agents
Term
Labetalol is a _______ and _______
Definition
Alpha 1; Beta Non-selective
Term
Ratios of Alpha to Beta blockade are 1:3 for oral use with _______.
Definition
Labetalol
Term
Contrasts from other Beta blockers in that it does not produce peripheral vasoconstriction.
Definition
Labetalol
Term
The biggest indication of _______ is hypertensive emergency.
Definition
Labetalol
Term
Labetalol knocks out _______, _______ and _______
Definition
Arterial; Venous; Heart
Term
The adverse reaction of Labetalol is _______.
Definition
Orthostatic Hypertension
Term
Both Carvedilol and Labetalol have _______ and _______ blocking action.
Definition
Alpha 1; NON-SELECTIVE beta
Term
Ratio of alpha to beta blockade are abot equal with _______.
Definition
Carvedilol
Term
_______ is indicated for Hypertension and CHF.
Definition
Carvedilol
Term
Carvedilol is indicated for _______ and _______.
Definition
Hypertension; CHF
Term
Carvedilol is primarily used for _______.
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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