UNIT 2 FLASH CARDS
Unit 2 SNS & PNS Drug Flashcards
(Drug Names + Classification + Main Effects + Side Effects)
ADRENERGIC AGONISTS (SNS ON)
Flashcard 1
Front: albuterol (Ventolin), classification?
Back: Adrenergic agonist
Stimulates:
✅ Beta-2 receptors
Effects:
bronchodilation
easier breathing
Side effects:
tachycardia
tremors
nervousness
Flashcard 2
Front: epinephrine (Adrenalin), classification?
Back: Adrenergic agonist
Stimulates:
✅ Alpha & beta receptors
Effects:
increased HR
increased BP
bronchodilation
Used for:
🚨 anaphylaxis
Flashcard 3
Front: dopamine (Intropin), classification?
Back: Adrenergic agonist
Effects:
increases BP
increases cardiac output
Used for:
shock
hypotension
Flashcard 4
Front: Common side effects of adrenergic agonists?
Back:
tachycardia
hypertension
tremors
nervousness
Flashcard 5
Front: Nursing monitoring for adrenergic agonists?
Back:
HR
BP
chest pain
lung sounds
BETA BLOCKERS (SNS OFF)
Flashcard 6
Front: metoprolol (Lopressor), classification?
Back: Beta blocker
Blocks:
✅ Beta-1 receptors
Effects:
slows HR
lowers BP
Flashcard 7
Front: propranolol (Inderal), classification?
Back: Beta blocker
Effects:
decreased HR
decreased BP
Side effects:
bradycardia
hypotension
dizziness
Flashcard 8
Front: carvedilol (Coreg), classification?
Back: Beta blocker
Used for:
hypertension
heart failure
Flashcard 9
Front: Common side effects of beta blockers?
Back:
bradycardia
hypotension
fatigue
dizziness
Flashcard 10
Front: Important beta blocker teaching?
Back:
do NOT stop abruptly
rise slowly
Flashcard 11
Front: Why are beta blockers used cautiously in asthma patients?
Back: They can block beta-2 receptors and cause bronchoconstriction.
CHOLINERGIC AGONISTS (PNS ON)
Flashcard 12
Front: bethanechol (Urecholine), classification?
Back: Cholinergic agonist
Effects:
increases urination
increases GI activity
Used for:
🚽 urinary retention
Flashcard 13
Front: pyridostigmine (Mestinon), classification?
Back: Cholinergic agonist
Used for:
💪 myasthenia gravis
Flashcard 14
Front: donepezil (Aricept), classification?
Back: Cholinergic agonist
Used for:
🧠 Alzheimer disease
Flashcard 15
Front: Cholinergic agonists increase what?
Back:
salivation
urination
GI activity
secretions
Flashcard 16
Front: Common side effects of cholinergic agonists?
Back:
diarrhea
sweating
salivation
bradycardia
Flashcard 17
Front: What does SLUDGE stand for?
Back:
S = Salivation
L = Lacrimation
U = Urination
D = Diarrhea
G = GI cramps
E = Emesis
Flashcard 18
Front: Cholinergic agonists are considered what type of drugs?
Back: “Wet drugs”
Flashcard 19
Front: Nursing monitoring for cholinergic agonists?
Back:
bowel sounds
HR
secretions
urination
ANTICHOLINERGICS (PNS OFF)
Flashcard 20
Front: atropine (AtroPen), classification?
Back: Anticholinergic
Used for:
🫀 bradycardia
Effects:
increases HR
dries secretions
Flashcard 21
Front: oxybutynin (Ditropan), classification?
Back: Anticholinergic
Used for:
🚽 overactive bladder
Flashcard 22
Front: dicyclomine (Bentyl), classification?
Back: Anticholinergic
Used for:
💩 IBS/GI spasms
Flashcard 23
Front: Common side effects of anticholinergics?
Back:
dry mouth
constipation
urinary retention
tachycardia
Flashcard 24
Front: Anticholinergics are considered what type of drugs?
Back: “Dry drugs”
Flashcard 25
Front: Nursing monitoring for anticholinergics?
Back:
bowel movements
urinary retention
hydration
Flashcard 26
Front: Important anticholinergic teaching?
Back:
increase fluids/fiber
gum/candy for dry mouth
avoid overheating
RECEPTOR FLASHCARDS
Flashcard 27
Front: Alpha-1 receptors affect what?
Back: Blood vessels
Stimulation causes:
⬆ BP
Flashcard 28
Front: Beta-1 receptors affect what?
Back: Heart
Stimulation causes:
⬆ HR
Memory:
🫀 “1 heart”
Flashcard 29
Front: Beta-2 receptors affect what?
Back: Lungs
Stimulation causes:
🫁 bronchodilation
Memory:
🫁 “2 lungs”
Flashcard 30
Front: First step when answering pharm questions?
Back: Identify the classification first.