Chpt. 18
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ambitious_blonde on January 22, 2012
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Adrenergic Agonists & Adrenergic Blockers
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Alpha blocker | helpful in decreasing symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) |
| Beta blocker | propranolol hydrochloride |
| Selectivity | has a greater affinity for certain receptors |
| Sympathomimetic | mimics stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system |
| Sympatholytic | same as alpha blockers |
| smooth muscles | Adrenergic receptors are located on the cells of: |
| Adrenergic drugs | Urinary retention may occur with high doses of these drugs: |
| Regitine | The antidote for IV infiltration of alpha and beta-andrenergic drugs such as norepinephrine and dopamine is: |
| Minipress | The alpha blocker that may cause impotence or a decrease in libido is: |
| beta blockers | Mood changes such as depression and suicidal tendencies are possible when taking which type of adrenergic blocker? |
| hypertension | Abruptly stopping a beta blocker can cause rebound: |
| asthma hypotension | Nonselective beta blockers such as Inderal are contraindicated in pts with ______ and_______. |
| Antagonistic effect-negating a therapeutic action | What is most likely to occur if a pt is taking an adrenergic agonist with an adrenergic blocker? |
| beta1 | increases gastrointestinal relaxation |
| alpha1 beta1 | increases force of heart contraction |
| alpha1 | dilates pupils |
| alpha1 | decreases salivary secretions |
| alpha2 | inhibits release of norepinephrine |
| beta2 | dilates bronchioles |
| beta1 | increases heart rate |
| beta2 | promotes uterine relaxation |
| alpha2 | dilates blood vessels |
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