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Fibers secreting norepinephrine are considered to be..... |
Adrenergic |
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What class of drug would be given following a heart attack? |
Beta Blocker |
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Epinephrine does what to blood vessels? |
Constricts so that blood goes to major organs. BP goes up |
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Abruptly stopping a beta blocker can cause...... |
Hypertension |
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Mood changes like depression and suicide are possible when taking..... |
Beta blocker |
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Sympatholytics are the same as.......... ............ |
Adrenergic blockers (antagonist) |
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Where are Beta1 receptors located? |
Heart Kidneys |
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Sympathetic stimulants are also known as...... |
Adrenergic agonists Adrenomimetics |
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What actions do adrenergic agonists have? |
Blood pressure increase Pulse rate increase Dilate pupils Relax bronchioles (breath easy) |
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Sympathetic depressants are also known as..... |
Adrenergic Blocker Adrenergic Antagonist Sympatholytic |
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What actions do Adrenergic Blockers have? |
Decreased pulse rate Decreased heart rate Constricts bronchioles (tight) |
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Fibers that release acetylcholine are considered to be _____________ fibers? |
Cholinergic |
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Drugs that stimulate the parasympathic system are....... |
Cholinergic Agonists (antagonist) |
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Parasympathetic stimulants are also known as......... |
Cholinergic Agonists Parasympathomimetic |
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What actions do cholinergic agonists have? |
INCREASED peristalsis INCREASED salivation Decreased pulse rate Decreased blood pressure Constricts pupils\bronchioles
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A drug that mimics the parasympathic actions on the body are.......... |
Parasympathomimetic |
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Parasympathic depressants are also known as........ |
Cholinergic antagonists Anticholinergics Parasympatholytics |
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What are the effects of an anticholinergic drug? |
Increased heart rate Increased pulse rate Dilated eyes
Decreased GI Decreased mucous URINARY RETENTION |
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You are assessing a patient taking a cholinergic drug for 3 days. Has has flushed skin, orthostatic blood pressure change s and is complaint of abdominal cramps and nausea. The nurse recognizes that the patient is most likely experiencing what? |
Early signs of cholinergic crisis. (There are too many GI secretions) |
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ACE inhibitors end with (suffix).... |
"-pril" |
