16 Questions
What is the respiratory indication for adrenergic drugs?
Decreased respirations to increase o2 sats
Which drug is an adrenergic beta2 drug used to open airways in asthma attacks?
Albuterol
Which drug would be administered in an emergent cardiac situation?
Epinephrine
What does an agonist do to the receptor?
Activates the receptor
What is the meaning of 'endogenous'?
Naturally made
Which adrenergic drug causes vasoconstriction resulting in increased blood pressure and heart rate?
Epinephrine
What is the effect of alpha1 adrenergic drugs on the heart and vessels?
Increases blood pressure and heart rate
What are the nursing implications for nasal spray administration?
The risk for addiction and rebound congestion
What does a synthetic catecholamine mean?
Catecholamines produced in a laboratory
What is the action of an antagonist on the receptor?
Blocks the receptor producing no effect
Adrenergic drugs and Catecholamines are sympathomimetic drugs
True
Sympathomimetic drugs mimic the Sympathetic nervous system
True
Adrenergic drugs dilate and are
Beta 2 drugs
Match
Salmeterol = Asthma Maintenance Albuterol = Respiratory emergency Dobutamine and Phenylephrine = Synthetic catecholamine Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine = Endogenous catecholamine
Dobutamine
All of these are correct
Positive Inotrope is a force of contraction to the heart
True
Study Notes
Adrenergic Drugs and Their Indications
- Respiratory indication for adrenergic drugs: Asthma attacks
- Adrenergic beta2 drug used to open airways in asthma attacks: Albuterol
Cardiac Emergencies
- Drug administered in an emergent cardiac situation: Dobutamine
- Dobutamine is a Positive Inotrope, increasing the force of contraction of the heart
Agonists and Antagonists
- Agonist: Binds to and activates the receptor, producing a response
- Antagonist: Binds to the receptor, blocking the action of an agonist
Endogenous and Synthetic Catecholamines
- Endogenous: Produced naturally within the body
- Synthetic catecholamine: Man-made, mimicking the action of natural catecholamines
Alpha1 Adrenergic Drugs
- Effect on the heart: Increase heart rate
- Effect on vessels: Vasoconstriction, resulting in increased blood pressure
Adrenergic Drug Administration
- Nursing implications for nasal spray administration: Monitor for potential side effects and contraindications
Sympathomimetic Drugs
- Definition: Mimic the actions of the Sympathetic nervous system
- Adrenergic drugs are a type of sympathomimetic drug, which dilate and constrict blood vessels
Test your knowledge about adrenergic drugs and their effects on the respiratory system. This quiz covers topics such as the indications for adrenergic drugs in respiratory conditions, the specific effects of beta2 adrenergic drugs like Albuterol, and the catecholamines involved.
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