UNIT 2 FLASH CARDS

albuterol (Ventolin), classification?

Adrenergic agonist

What stimulates adrenergic agonists?

Beta-2 receptors

epinephrine (Adrenalin), classification?

Adrenergic agonist

What receptors does epinephrine stimulate?

Alpha & beta receptors

What are the effects of epinephrine?

Increased HR, increased BP, bronchodilation

What is epinephrine used for?

Anaphylaxis

dopamine (Intropin), classification?

Adrenergic agonist

What are the effects of dopamine?

Increases BP, increases cardiac output

What is dopamine used for?

Shock, hypotension

Common side effects of adrenergic agonists?

Tachycardia, hypertension, tremors, nervousness

Nursing monitoring for adrenergic agonists?

HR, BP, chest pain, lung sounds

metoprolol (Lopressor), classification?

Beta blocker

What does metoprolol block?

Beta-1 receptors

What are the effects of metoprolol?

Slows HR, lowers BP

propranolol (Inderal), classification?

Beta blocker

What are common side effects of propranolol?

Bradycardia, hypotension, dizziness

carvedilol (Coreg), classification?

Beta blocker

What is carvedilol used for?

Hypertension, heart failure

Common side effects of beta blockers?

Bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, dizziness

Important beta blocker teaching?

Do NOT stop abruptly, rise slowly

Why are beta blockers used cautiously in asthma patients?

They can block beta-2 receptors and cause bronchoconstriction.

bethanechol (Urecholine), classification?

Cholinergic agonist

What are the effects of bethanechol?

Increases urination, increases GI activity

What is bethanechol used for?

Urinary retention

pyridostigmine (Mestinon), classification?

Cholinergic agonist

What is pyridostigmine used for?

Myasthenia gravis

donepezil (Aricept), classification?

Cholinergic agonist

What is donepezil used for?

Alzheimer disease

What do cholinergic agonists increase?

Salivation, urination, GI activity, secretions

Common side effects of cholinergic agonists?

Diarrhea, sweating, salivation, bradycardia

What does SLUDGE stand for?

S = Salivation, L = Lacrimation, U = Urination, D = Diarrhea, G = GI cramps, E = Emesis

Cholinergic agonists are considered what type of drugs?

"Wet drugs"

Nursing monitoring for cholinergic agonists?

Bowel sounds, HR, secretions, urination

atropine (AtroPen), classification?

Anticholinergic

What is atropine used for?

Bradycardia

What are the effects of atropine?

Increases HR, dries secretions

oxybutynin (Ditropan), classification?

Anticholinergic

What is oxybutynin used for?

Overactive bladder

dicyclomine (Bentyl), classification?

Anticholinergic

What is dicyclomine used for?

IBS/GI spasms

Common side effects of anticholinergics?

Dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, tachycardia

Anticholinergics are considered what type of drugs?

"Dry drugs"

Nursing monitoring for anticholinergics?

Bowel movements, urinary retention, hydration

Important anticholinergic teaching?

Increase fluids/fiber, gum/candy for dry mouth, avoid overheating

Alpha-1 receptors affect what?

Blood vessels

What does stimulation of Alpha-1 receptors cause?

Increase in BP

Beta-1 receptors affect what?

Heart

What does stimulation of Beta-1 receptors cause?

Increase in HR

Beta-2 receptors affect what?

Lungs

What does stimulation of Beta-2 receptors cause?

Bronchodilation

First step when answering pharm questions?

Identify the classification first.