alpha 1 blockers - ANSWER-What drug blocks Alpha 1 receptor sites
zosin - ANSWER-what do alpha 1 blockers end in
vasodilation and decreased BP -
... [Show More] ANSWER-Because alpha 1 blocker block the alpha 1 receptor sites, what does this cause
BPH - ANSWER-What is the main use for Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Phentolamine (regitine) - ANSWER-Name the 1 major alpha 1 blocker that does not end in zosin
Phentolamine (regitine)
Prazosin (Minipress)
Terazosin (Priscoline)
Tamsulosin (Flomax) - ANSWER-what are the four major alpha 1 blockers
BP; HTN; BPH and pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor) - ANSWER-what are therapeutic uses of alpha 1 blockers
First dose effect
orthostatic HTN
dizziness/lightheadedness/syncope
reflex tachycardia
nasal congestion
impotence - ANSWER-Side effects of Alpha 1 blockers
OLOL or LOL - ANSWER-What do Beta Blockers end in
pulse and BP - ANSWER-what must you check when giving beta blockers
norepinephrine and epinephrine - ANSWER-what do Beta Blockers compete with and block at receptor sites
SNS stimulation
myocardial stimulation - ANSWER-What do Beta Blockers block other than norepinephrine and epinephrine
the conduction through the SA and AV nodes - ANSWER-What do Beta Blockers slow down
Angina
cardioprotective
dysrhythmias
HTN
IOP (intra ocular pressure)- usually pt. with glaucoma
Stage fright
heart failure- EARLY stages - ANSWER-What are some therapeutic uses for Beta blockers
decrease production of aqueous humor and increase outflow - ANSWER-how does Beta blockers treat IOP (intra ocular pressure)
Bradycardia
Decreased cardiac output
symptoms of CHF
AV heart block
Rebound cardiac excitation - ANSWER-What are some side effect of blocking Beta 1 blockers
Bronchoconstriction
Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia - ANSWER-Side effects of blocking beta 2
acute asthma
uncompensated heart failure
bradycardia
heart block - ANSWER-contraindications for Beta blockers
Metoprolol - ANSWER-What is the prototype Beta blocker
heart - ANSWER-What does Beta 1 affect- the heart or lungs
lungs - ANSWER-What does beta 2 affect? the heart or lungs
Sotalol (Betapace) - ANSWER-Which beta blocker is only for dysrhythmias
Timolol (timoptic) - ANSWER-Which beta blocker is used for IOP in pts. with glaucoma
Timolol (timoptic) - ANSWER-Which Beta blocker do you not need the BP or HR
Propranolol (Inderal) - ANSWER-Which beta blocker is non-cardioselective
Alpha 2 agonist - ANSWER-What type of drug is Clonidine (catapres)
Methyldopa - ANSWER-What drug is used for HTN during pregnancy
pharmacokinetics - ANSWER-What the body does to the drug
pharmacodynamics - ANSWER-what the drug does to the body
absorption
distribution
metabolism
excretion - ANSWER-The 4 steps of pharmacokinetics
kidneys - ANSWER-What organ is associated with excretion
liver - ANSWER-what organ is associated with metabolism
agonists
antagonist - ANSWER-Name the two different type of receptor interactions
No - ANSWER-Is tylenol an NSAID
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) - ANSWER-What is the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) OD
3-4 grams - ANSWER-What is the max dosage for 24 hours for acetaminophen
respiratory depression - ANSWER-What is the major side effect you should watch for when giving narcotics
constipation - ANSWER-What is the most common side effect of narcotics
tinnitus - ANSWER-What is a major side effect you should watch for when giving an NSAID
RR and pain - ANSWER-What do you check for when giving a narcotic
narcotics - ANSWER-What drug binds to opioid receptors to decrease pain perception
Digoxin - ANSWER-What drug is used for CHF and /or A-fib (especially a fib)
Digoxin - ANSWER-PINC
AP and Normal serum range (0.5-2 mg/mL) - ANSWER-What must you always check when giving digoxin
Digibind - ANSWER-What is the antidote for Digoxin OD
nitrate - vasodilator - ANSWER-What type of drug is nitroglycerin
antianginal - ANSWER-what is nitroglycerin used for [Show Less]