What neurotransmitters do the sympathetic nervous system run off of? select all that apply
norepinephrine
epinephrine
seratonin
dopamine
The depletion of what neurotransmitter causes the symptoms of parkinsons?
acetylcholine
what does the alpha 1 receptor do?
vasoconstriction
reduces BP
Increases heart rate, and force of the contractions
bronchodilation
what does the receptor alpha 2 do?
increases heart rate and force of contractions
what does the receptor Beta 1 do?
Increase heart rate and force of contractions
what does the receptor Beta 2 do?
increases BP and force of contractions
How do adrenergic drugs work on the bronchi?
Relax and dilate
What are the main uses of adrenergic drugs? select all that apply
hypovolemia
hypotension
septic shock
vasodilation
What are the main uses for Beta-Adrenergic drugs? select all that apply
hypertension
glaucoma
hyperthyroidism
arrhythmias
When treating glaucoma with a beta-adrenergic drug what side effect will be seen?
dizziness
decrease in blood sugar
decreased blood pressure
increased blood pressure
What do we monitor when treating cardiac arrhythmia?
respirations
pulse
blood pressure
input and output
what is atenolol used for?
to inrease blood pressure
to decrease pain level
to decrease blood pressure
to increase blood glucose level
when should atenolol not be administered?
when pulse is over 100
when pulse is under 60
when systolic blood pressure is under 120
when blood sugar is under 140
propanolol should be used cautiously in a patient with what condition?
renal failure
cardiac arrhythmia
heart failure
propanolol decreases muscles contractions of the heart, increasing heart failure
what intervention should be in place for a patient taking propanolol
have them sit on the side of the bed before standing
monitor I & O
restrict fluids
check BP before administering
what do nicotinic receptors stimulate?
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
tendons
joints
what does the muscurinic receptor stimulate?
what receptors do cholinergic drugs use?
serotonin
nicotinic
neurotransmitter
muscurinic
what is mydriasis?
dry eye
pupil dilation
pupil constriction
farsightedness
what drug causes mydriasis?
cholinergic drugs
cholinergic blocking drugs
adrenergic drugs
antiadrenergic drugs
how do antihistamines work?
attract histamines to the receptors
initiate release of histamines
prevent histamines from entering the receptors
produces histamines
what are the most common adverse reactions of histamines? select all that apply
drowsiness
nausea
sedation
disturbed coordination
what is the trade name for diphenhydramine?
tylenol
benadryl
singular
claritin
what is diphenhydramine used for?
increase respiration
decrease blood pressure
suppress urticaria
alleviate pain
what is Loratadine?
what do we asses before administering an opioid with an antihistamine?
temperature
what is the purpose of an antitussive medication?
relieve a nonproductive cough
break up mucus
relieve allergies
relieve a productive cough
we should offer sips of water and ice chips for relief of a nonproductive cough
what does an expectorant do?
relieves nonproductive cough
stimulates secretions
thins secretions
relieves productive cough
why would a patient be taking a mucolytic drug?
pain
stimulate secretions
nonproductive cough
what causes rebound nasal congestion?
overusing medications
not taking medications at all
taking it properly
what happens in to the bronchi in a bronchospasm?
lumen constricts
lumen dilates
mucus gets stuck
what bronchodilator would you use in an emergency asthma attack?
fast acting (salmeterol)
short acting (albuterol)
what bronchodilator is used as a preventative?
long acting (salmeterol)
how does salmeterol work?
decreases inflammation
dilation
increases inflammation
what corticosteriod causes fungal infections?
flovent
flonase
budenoside
ketoconazole
what is the trade name for montelukast?
when in the day should you take montelukast?
morning
evening
afternoon
every 6 hours
when using an inhaler how do you ensure that the medication makes it way to the important parts of the lungs?
asses lung sounds
have patient hold the medication in for ten seconds before exhaling
asses vital signs