Autonomic Nervous System: Adrenergics
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What are the primary adrenergic receptors that α-blockers target to achieve their effects?

  • α1- and α2-receptors (correct)
  • β1- and β2-receptors
  • γ-receptors and δ-receptors
  • β-antagonists only

Which of the following describes a common therapeutic effect of adrenergic blockers?

  • Decreased peripheral vascular resistance (correct)
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Increased urinary obstruction
  • Increased heart rate

What is the indication for using α-blockers in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

  • Releasing norepinephrine
  • Enhancing smooth muscle contractions
  • Increasing resistance to urinary flow
  • Decreasing urinary obstruction (correct)

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect associated with the use of α-blockers?

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How do β-blockers primarily affect the cardiovascular system?

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Which of the following effects can result from the blockade of α1-adrenergic receptors?

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What is an expected outcome after treating a patient with adrenergic blockers?

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Which of the following adrenergic blockers can cause dizziness and anxiety as adverse effects?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes α1-adrenergic receptors?

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Which of the following terms refers to substances that can mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system?

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What is the primary location of β1-adrenergic receptors in the body?

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Which adrenergic agonist is primarily used for its vasopressor effects in critical care settings?

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What is a common adverse effect associated with adrenergic drug therapy?

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Which mechanism of action involves stimulating receptors directly to elicit a physiological response?

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What role do presynaptic α2-adrenergic receptors play in neurotransmitter regulation?

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Which drug is classified as a synthetic adrenergic agonist?

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What is a common use for α-adrenergic receptor agonists?

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Which of the following is an example of a nonselective adrenergic agonist?

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Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with β-adrenergic receptor agonists?

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What is the primary action of norepinephrine?

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Dopamine at low doses primarily affects which type of receptor activity?

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Which sympathomimetic drug is primarily used to support the heart during cardiac failure?

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What is a significant interaction concern for patients on adrenergic drugs?

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Which condition is most likely treated with cutaneous diversion of α-adrenergic drugs?

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What common adverse reaction is associated with both α- and β-adrenergic receptor agonists?

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Which of the following drugs is used to treat hypotension and shock?

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Which type of sympathomimetic drug directly binds to adrenergic receptors to elicit a physiological response?

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Which adrenergic receptor subtype is primarily located on presynaptic nerve terminals?

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Which synthetic sympathomimetic drug is commonly used to manage cardiac issues?

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What is the main physiological outcome when activating ß2-adrenergic receptors?

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Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of indirect-acting sympathomimetics?

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What physiological effect occurs due to the stimulation of α-adrenergic receptors?

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Which of the following effects is NOT associated with the stimulation of ß1-adrenergic receptors?

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Which potential adverse effect could result from the use of adrenergic agonists?

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What class of drugs is used to block the effects of the sympathetic nervous system?

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What is the primary therapeutic application of β2-adrenergic agonists?

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Which of the following interactions occurs with stimulation of ß2-adrenergic receptors?

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Which adrenergic agonist is primarily used for its vasopressor effects?

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What effect does stimulation of α-adrenergic receptors in the eye have?

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Which of the following drugs is a common β2-selective adrenergic drug used for bronchodilation?

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Which physiological response is primarily a result of stimulation of β1-adrenergic receptors?

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What effect does stimulation of α-adrenergic receptors have on the bladder?

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What is the primary therapeutic use of α-blockers?

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Which effect is NOT associated with α1-adrenergic receptor blockage?

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What common side effect may occur as a result of α-blocker therapy?

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Which classification includes drugs like doxazosin and terazosin?

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Which condition is a contraindication for using α-blockers?

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What is a primary contraindication for the use of tamsulosin?

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What physiological effect is achieved by α-blockers on blood vessels?

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Which symptom may indicate the adverse effect of orthostatic hypotension in patients taking α-blockers?

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Which effect results from the blockade of β2-adrenergic receptors by nonselective β-blockers?

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What therapeutic effect do cardioselective β-blockers primarily provide?

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What is an expected therapeutic outcome when assessing a patient treated with adrenergic blockers?

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What is one of the main adverse effects of using tamsulosin?

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What could be a serious complication when using nonselective β-blockers?

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What is a common indication for the use of β-blockers?

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Which statement correctly describes the mechanism of action of nonselective β-blockers?

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What effect do β-blockers have on blood pressure?

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Which of the following drugs is primarily used for the reduction of intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma?

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What type of receptor activity does dopamine exhibit at low doses?

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Which drug is administered in emergency situations as a prototypical nonselective adrenergic agonist?

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Which of the following is a possible adverse effect of adrenergic drugs?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the action of norepinephrine?

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What is a primary indication for using sympathomimetics like dobutamine?

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What potential interaction should be considered when administering adrenergic drugs?

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Which of the following is an example of a drug that causes vasoconstriction?

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Which adverse effect is associated with β-adrenergic agonists?

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What effect does dipivefrin hydrochloride primarily target in open-angle glaucoma treatment?

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What is a common therapeutic use of atenolol (Tenormin®)?

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Which side effect is commonly associated with the use of β-blockers?

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What should be monitored in patients taking adrenergic-blocking drugs?

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How do β-blockers primarily exert their effects on the cardiovascular system?

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Which of the following is a potential drug interaction concern for patients using adrenergic-blocking drugs?

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What is an essential nursing implication when administering β-blockers?

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Which β-blocker is known for its dual antihypertensive effects?

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What effect can α-blockers potentially precipitate after the first dose?

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Conjunctival congestion relief

Using drugs to reduce swelling in the membrane lining the eye.

α-adrenergic receptors

Specific receptors in the body that respond to certain hormones and neurotransmitters.

Vasoactive sympathomimetics

Drugs that affect blood vessels and the heart, often in cases of emergency or shock.

Dopamine (low dose)

Dilates blood vessels in the brain, heart, kidneys, and mesentery, increasing blood flow.

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Dopamine (high dose)

Increases heart contractility and output.

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Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

A natural hormone used in emergencies for various effects on the body, including vasoconstriction.

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Norepinephrine (Levophed)

Stimulates α-adrenergic receptors (vasoconstriction) and affects the heart (β1).

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β-adrenergic receptors

Specific receptors that regulate heart rate, blood flow, and other functions.

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Adverse effects of α-adrenergic agonists

Can include headache, restlessness, palpitations, and hypertension.

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Adverse effects of β-adrenergic agonists

Can include palpitations, tachycardia, and hypertension.

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Adrenergic Blockers

Drugs that bind to adrenergic receptors, but block the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, having the opposite effect of adrenergic drugs.

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α-blockers

A class of adrenergic blockers that target α1- and α2-receptors, causing both arterial and venous dilation, which reduces blood pressure.

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α1-Blockers

Drugs that specifically block α1-adrenergic receptors, lowering blood pressure by dilating arteries and veins. They also improve urinary flow by relaxing bladder muscles.

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Hypertension Treatment (α-blockers)

α-blockers, like doxazosin, prazosin, and terazosin, are used to treat high blood pressure.

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

A condition involving an enlarged prostate gland, creating urinary outflow resistance.

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Baseline Assessment

Assessment performed before a treatment to determine the patient's initial condition.

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Therapeutic Effects Monitoring

Assessing the effectiveness of treatment by observing improvements like decreased edema, increased urine output, and improved vital signs.

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Adverse Effects of α-Blockers

Potential side effects of α-blockers, including cardiovascular problems like orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia, as well as central nervous system, gastrointestinal, and other complications.

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Adrenergic Agonists

Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system by mimicking the effects of natural neurotransmitters.

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Catecholamines

A group of endogenous (naturally occurring) neurotransmitters that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, including epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

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Direct-acting sympathomimetic

A type of adrenergic agonist that directly binds to and activates adrenergic receptors.

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Sympathomimetic

A drug that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.

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Indirect-acting sympathomimetic

A type of adrenergic agonist that causes the release of catecholamines from storage sites.

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Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)

Part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's 'fight or flight' response.

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α-Adrenergic Receptors: Smooth Muscle Effects

Stimulating α-adrenergic receptors in smooth muscles leads to vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) and relaxation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, reducing its activity.

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Sympathomimetic Effects: α-Adrenergic Receptors

Stimulating α-adrenergic receptors causes effects like constriction of the bladder sphincter (controlling urine flow), contraction of the uterus, male ejaculation, and dilation of pupils.

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β1-Adrenergic Receptors: Cardiac Effects

β1-adrenergic receptors are located on the heart's myocardium, atrioventricular (AV) node, and sinoatrial node. Stimulating these receptors increases heart rate (chronotropic effect), force of contraction (inotropic effect), and conduction speed through the AV node (dromotropic effect).

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β2-Adrenergic Receptors: Bronchodilation

Stimulating β2-adrenergic receptors in the airways causes bronchodilation (relaxation of the bronchi), making it easier to breathe.

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Other Effects: β2-Adrenergic Stimulation

Besides bronchodilation, β2-adrenergic stimulation can also cause uterine relaxation, glycogen breakdown in the liver, increased renin secretion by the kidneys, and reduced activity in the GI tract.

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Bronchodilators: Asthma and Bronchitis

Bronchodilators are medications that stimulate β2-adrenergic receptors in the bronchial smooth muscles, causing relaxation and opening up the airways. This is used to treat conditions like asthma and bronchitis.

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Common Bronchodilators: β2-Selective

Several medications like formoterol, salbutamol, salmeterol, xinafoate, and terbutaline are classified as β2-selective adrenergic agonists. They stimulate β2-adrenergic receptors to cause bronchodilation.

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β2-Selective Adrenergic Agonists: Indications

These β2-selective drugs are commonly used to treat asthma and bronchitis, as they effectively open up the airways, making it easier to breathe.

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Adrenergic Blockers: What are they?

Drugs that block adrenergic receptors, inhibiting the sympathetic nervous system's stimulating effects. They essentially work against the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline.

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α-Blockers: How do they work?

These drugs specifically target α1- and α2-receptors, leading to dilation of both arteries and veins, reducing peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure.

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α1-Blockers: What are their benefits?

Lower blood pressure by dilating arteries and veins. Additionally, they improve urinary flow by relaxing bladder muscles, easing conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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α-Blockers: What are their side effects?

Various side effects can occur, including cardiovascular problems (orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia), CNS effects (dizziness, headache), gastrointestinal issues, and other complications.

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What are adrenergic receptors?

These are specialized receptors in the body that respond to certain hormones and neurotransmitters, particularly those involved in the sympathetic nervous system, like adrenaline and noradrenaline.

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What is baseline assessment?

An initial evaluation done before treatment to determine the patient's current health status, vital signs, and any potential risks.

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What are the therapeutic effects of adrenergic blockers?

These drugs are used to manage various conditions, but some common therapeutic effects in cardiovascular contexts include reduced edema, increased urine output, improved vital signs, and better skin color and temperature.

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Why are cardiovascular conditions assessed before treatment?

It's crucial to understand a patient's existing heart and blood vessel health before starting treatment with medications that affect the cardiovascular system; potential risks and drug interactions must be considered.

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Cardioselective β-Blockers

Beta blockers that primarily target beta-1 receptors in the heart, reducing heart rate and contractility without significantly affecting beta-2 receptors in the lungs.

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Atenolol (Tenormin®)

A common cardioselective beta-blocker used to prevent future heart attacks, manage hypertension, angina, and thyrotoxicosis. It's available for oral use.

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β-Blockers and Diabetes

Use caution with β-blockers in patients with diabetes because they can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as increased heart rate.

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Dual Action Beta Blocker

A type of beta blocker that affects both beta-1 receptors (heart rate) and alpha-1 receptors (vasoconstriction), providing dual antihypertensive effects

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Labetalol

A dual action beta blocker that reduces heart rate (β1-receptor blockade) and dilates blood vessels (α1-receptor blockade), lowering blood pressure effectively.

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Nursing Interventions for Adrenergic Blockers

Assess for allergies and pre-existing conditions, monitor apical pulse, BP, and side effects (like ED for some men). Avoid over-the-counter meds and monitor possible interactions.

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Adrenergic Blockers - Abrupt Stopping

These medications should never be stopped abruptly, as it can cause serious health complications like rebound hypertension or heart problems.

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Over-the-counter Medications and Adrenergic Blockers

Avoid using over-the-counter medications while taking adrenergic blockers because they can interact and cause unintended effects.

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BPH Treatment: α-Blocker

Tamsulosin (Flomax®) is an α-blocker primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by relaxing the prostate and bladder muscles, improving urinary flow.

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Contraindications: Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin should not be used in patients with known drug allergies, or concurrently with erectile dysfunction drugs like sildenafil.

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β-Blockers: Mechanism

β-blockers reduce the effects of the sympathetic nervous system by blocking the action of norepinephrine and epinephrine at β-receptors, resulting in decreased heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure.

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Nonselective β-Blockers

Nonselective β-blockers block both β1- and β2-receptors, affecting the heart and smooth muscle of bronchioles and blood vessels, causing bronchoconstriction and vasoconstriction.

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β-Blocker Indications

β-blockers are used to treat conditions like angina, myocardial infarction, hypertension, dysrhythmias, and glaucoma (topical use).

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β-Blocker Adverse Effects

Nonselective β-blockers can interfere with the body's response to hypoglycemia, masking symptoms such as tremors, tachycardia, and nervousness.

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BPH Symptoms

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes enlargement of the prostate gland, leading to symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, hesitancy, and weak stream.

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α-Adrenergic Agonist

A drug that stimulates α-adrenergic receptors, causing vasoconstriction and other effects throughout the body.

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What are some examples of α-adrenergic agonists used for conjunctival congestion relief?

Epinephrine, naphazoline hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and tetrahydrozoline are examples.

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What is the primary effect of α-adrenergic agonists on blood vessels?

They cause vasoconstriction, which narrows blood vessels.

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What are the main uses of vasoactive sympathomimetics like dopamine?

They are used to support the heart during cardiac failure or shock by affecting various receptors of the sympathetic nervous system.

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How does dopamine affect blood flow at low doses?

It dilates blood vessels in the brain, heart, kidneys, and mesentery, increasing blood flow to these areas.

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What is the primary role of epinephrine in emergency situations?

It's one of the main vasoactive drugs used in advanced cardiac life support protocols, acting on both α- and ß-adrenergic receptors of tissues innervated by the SNS.

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What are the primary effects of norepinephrine on the cardiovascular system?

It stimulates α-adrenergic receptors, causing vasoconstriction, and directly stimulates β1-adrenergic receptors of the heart, increasing heart rate and contractility.

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Why are adrenergic agonists sometimes associated with headache and restlessness?

They can cause these effects due to their actions on the central nervous system (CNS).

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What are some common examples of drugs that can interact with adrenergic agonists?

Anaesthetic drugs, digoxin, tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), antihistamines, and thyroid preparations are examples.

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What are some nursing implications when administering adrenergic agonists?

A comprehensive health history is essential to identify contraindications and potential drug interactions. Careful monitoring of vital signs, such as blood pressure and heart rate, is also crucial.

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Study Notes

Autonomic Nervous System: Adrenergics

  • The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) has specific effects when stimulated by adrenergic drugs.
  • Adrenergic agonists (sympathomimetics) mimic the effects of SNS neurotransmitters (catecholamines). These include norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine. Synthetic versions include dobutamine, phenylephrine hydrochloride.
  • Adrenergic receptors are categorized as α₁ and α₂ (presynaptic, controlling neurotransmitter release) and B₁ and β₂ (located in various organs and tissues).
  • a-adrenergic receptors, when stimulated, cause vasoconstriction of blood vessels, relaxation of GI smooth muscles, constriction of bladder sphincter, uterine contractions, male ejaculation, and dilation of pupils.
  • B₁-adrenergic receptors, when stimulated, increase the force and rate of heart contractions and AV node conduction.
  • B₂-adrenergic receptors, when stimulated, cause bronchodilation, uterine relaxation, glycogenolysis in the liver, increased renin in the kidneys, and decreased GI motility.
  • Direct-acting sympathomimetics bind directly to receptors and cause physiological responses.
  • Indirect-acting sympathomimetics cause the release of catecholamines from storage sites, then the catecholamines bind to receptors, resulting in physiological responses.
  • Specific drugs with their indications and adverse effects:
  • Epinephrine hydrochloride (Adrenalin®): Emergency situations, vasoconstriction, nonselective agonist, affecting α- and β-receptors
  • Norepinephrine betartrate (Levophed®): Treating hypotension and shock, vasoconstriction, direct-stimulating effects on heart (β₁-receptors), no effect on lung ß₂-receptors.
  • Dopamine hydrochloride: Potent dopaminergic, β₁ and α₁-adrenergic receptor activity, dilates blood vessels in brain, heart, and kidneys at low doses, increases cardiac contractility and output at higher doses, vasoconstriction at highest doses

Adrenergic Receptors

  • α₁-adrenergic receptors: Located on postsynaptic effector cells (muscle/organ the nerve stimulates).
  • α₂-adrenergic receptors: Located on presynaptic nerve terminals, controlling neurotransmitter release.
  • β₁-adrenergic receptors: Primarily located in the heart.
  • β₂-adrenergic receptors: Located in smooth muscles of the bronchioles, arterioles, and visceral organs.

Catecholamines

  • Endogenous catecholamines: epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine.
  • Synthetic catecholamines: dobutamine, phenylephrine hydrochloride

Mechanism of Action

  • Direct-acting sympathomimetics: Bind directly to receptors to cause physiological responses.
  • Indirect-acting sympathomimetics: Cause the release of catecholamines from storage sites, leading to physiological responses.

Drug Effects

  • Detail actions of several adrenergic agonists
  • Alpha (α) blockers: cause arterial and venous dilation, reducing peripheral vascular resistance. Used in treating hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Indications

  • Bronchodilation with B₂-selective agonists like salbutamol, salmeterol, xinafoate, and terbutaline sulphate.
  • Conjunctival congestion relief with α-adrenergics
  • Glaucoma treatment (α-adrenergics) like dipivefrin hydrochloride
  • Support heart function during failure or shock with vasoactive sympathomimetics like dopamine and dobutamine.

Interactions

  • Potential interactions with anesthetic drugs, digoxin, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs, antihistamines, and thyroid preparations.

Nursing Implications

  • A complete health history and assessment for allergies, asthma, and cardiac, renal, and hepatic function are necessary.
  • Monitor therapeutic effects (edema, urinary output, vital signs).
  • Monitor patients for side effects (palpitations, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting).
  • Instruct patients to slowly change positions, avoid caffeine and alcohol, and notify physicians for any issues. Avoid OTC medications.
  • Know that adrenergic blockers have opposite effects of adrenergic drugs and are classified as antagonists. The classification is by the type of adrenergic receptor that it blocks (alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2).

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