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Which beta blocker is used for reducing heart rate in a hypertensive crisis?

  • Labetalol (correct)
  • Penbutolol
  • Carvedilol
  • Nadolol
  • Which beta blocker is used as a last resort to treat dysrhythmias?

  • Sotalol (correct)
  • Labetalol
  • Timolol
  • Propranolol
  • Which beta blocker is used to treat interocular pressure?

  • Timolol (correct)
  • Carvedilol
  • Metoprolol tartrate
  • Nadolol
  • What is the primary medical use of propranolol?

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    Which beta blocker is indicated for extended release?

    <p>Metoprolol succinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical purpose of carvedilol?

    <p>Treating heart failure and angina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is shared by nadolol and penbutolol?

    <p>Non-selective beta blocker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate?

    <p>One is an immediate release formulation, the other is extended release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alpha blocker should never be given in a myocardial infarction?

    <p>Phentolamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alpha blocker is commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

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    Which alpha blocker is not mentioned as commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

    <p>Alfuzosin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a common alpha blocker?

    <p>Phenoxybenzamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cholinergic drug is used to relax the sphincter in the bladder, allowing it to empty?

    <p>Bethanechol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cholinergic drug is used as the antidote for toxic exposure to non-drug anticholinergic agents?

    <p>Pyridostigmine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cholinergic drug is primarily used to treat excessive dry mouth?

    <p>Cevimeline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cholinergic drug is commonly used to treat glaucoma and interocular surgery?

    <p>Pilocarpine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cholinergic drug is used as the antidote for toxic exposure to non-drug anticholinergic agents?

    <p>Neostigmine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cholinergic drug is used to treat glaucoma and intraocular surgery?

    <p>Carbachol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is the antidote to cholinergic drugs?

    <p>Atropine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medical use of succinylcholine?

    <p>General anesthesia as a neuromuscular blocker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cholinergic drug is the antidote for toxic exposure to non-drug anticholinergic agents?

    <p>Physostigmine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medical use of echothiopate?

    <p>Treating glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is considered the antidote to anticholinergic drugs?

    <p>Physostigmine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medical use of Glycopyrrolate?

    <p>Preventing aspiration as a preop medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which condition is Dicyclomine primarily used as an anticholinergic drug?

    <p>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the anticholinergic medication Atropine treat?

    <p>Treating bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Ditropan?

    <p>Treating overactive bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is Scopolamine commonly used to prevent?

    <p>Motion sickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication does NOT belong to the anticoagulant or antiplatelet category?

    <p>Clonidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors to reduce renin activity in the kidneys?

    <p>Methyldopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is an antiplatelet medication?

    <p>Ticagrelor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors to reduce renin activity in the kidneys?

    <p>Clonidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is an anticoagulant?

    <p>Heparin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an antiplatelet medication?

    <p>Warfarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Warfarin?

    <p>Reducing blood clot formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Clopidogrel?

    <p>Preventing platelet aggregation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With this adrenergic drug, small doses are therapeutic but large doses can cause opposite effects. This medication is also given by IV.

    <p>Dobutamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Beta Blockers

    • Atenolol is used to reduce heart rate during a hypertensive crisis.
    • Sotalol serves as a last resort for treating severe dysrhythmias.
    • Timolol is prescribed to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
    • Propranolol's primary medical use includes managing anxiety, preventing migraine, and treating hypertension.
    • Metoprolol is available in extended-release formulations.
    • Carvedilol is utilized to manage heart failure and hypertension, providing both α- and β-receptor blockade.
    • Nadolol and Penbutolol share a long half-life, providing prolonged action.
    • Metoprolol tartrate is short-acting, whereas metoprolol succinate is long-acting.

    Alpha Blockers

    • Phenoxybenzamine should not be given post-myocardial infarction due to risk of complications.
    • Tamsulosin is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
    • Doxazosin is not frequently mentioned for BPH.
    • Prazosin is a common alpha blocker.

    Cholinergic Drugs

    • Bethanechol relaxes the bladder sphincter to promote urination.
    • Physostigmine acts as an antidote for non-drug related anticholinergic toxicity.
    • Pilocarpine is primarily used for treating excessive dry mouth and as a glaucoma agent.
    • Echothiophate is commonly used in glaucoma treatment and intraocular surgeries.
    • Atropine is the antidote to cholinergic drugs.

    Other Medications

    • Succinylcholine is primarily used as a muscle relaxant during anesthesia.
    • Glycopyrrolate is used to reduce salivation and secretions during surgery.
    • Dicyclomine is indicated for managing irritable bowel syndrome as an anticholinergic.
    • Atropine treats bradycardia and organophosphate poisoning.
    • Ditropan is primarily used to treat overactive bladder symptoms.
    • Scopolamine is widely used for preventing motion sickness.

    Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets

    • Clonidine stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors, reducing renin activity and overall blood pressure.
    • Aspirin is a well-known antiplatelet medication.
    • Heparin functions as an anticoagulant preventing blood clots.
    • Warfarin aims to reduce blood clotting as an anticoagulant.
    • Clopidogrel serves as an antiplatelet to prevent thrombotic events.

    General Effects of Adrenergic Drugs

    • With certain adrenergic drugs, low doses provide therapeutic effects, while high doses may produce opposing outcomes. Some of these medications are also administered intravenously.

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