Adrenergic Agonists
This division of the autonomic nervous system is known as the "fight-or-flight" system.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
Adrenergic blockers decrease activity of this nervous system.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
Cholinergic drugs mimic this branch of the autonomic nervous system.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
Anticholinergic drugs block the effects of this neurotransmitter.
What is acetylcholine?
This receptor causes bronchodilation.
What is Beta-2?
Always assess this before giving an adrenergic blocker.
What is blood pressure?
This receptor increases heart rate and contractility when stimulated.
What is Beta-1?
This type of blocker slows the heart rate.
What is a beta blocker?
These drugs increase this body function.
What is salivation
Dry mouth is an example of this type of side effect.
What is an anticholinergic effect?
This receptor causes vasoconstriction.
What is Alpha-1?
Always assess this before giving a beta blocker.
What is heart rate?
This medication is commonly given during cardiac arrest.
What is Epinephrine?
This medication is commonly prescribed for hypertension and angina.
What is Metoprolol?
This medication is commonly used to treat myasthenia gravis.
What is Pyridostigmine?
This medication is commonly used to increase heart rate during symptomatic bradycardia.
What is Atropine?
This receptor decreases norepinephrine release.
What is Alpha-2?
This antidote reverses severe anticholinergic toxicity.
What is Physostigmine?
This vital sign should be monitored closely after giving an adrenergic agonist.
What is blood pressure?
This adverse effect can occur when a patient stands too quickly.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
This body system becomes more active after giving cholinergic drugs.
What is the gastrointestinal system?
Older adults are at increased risk for this nervous system adverse effect.
What is confusion?
This receptor is primarily found in the heart.
What is Beta-1?
This medication is commonly used to reverse excessive cholinergic effects.
What is Atropine?
This common adverse effect occurs because adrenergic drugs stimulate the heart.
What is tachycardia?
Patients should be taught not to stop these medications suddenly because it may cause this.
What is rebound hypertension (or rebound tachycardia)?
Excessive sweating, salivation, and diarrhea are signs of this.
What is cholinergic toxicity?
Patients taking these medications should avoid becoming overheated because they sweat less.
What are anticholinergic drugs?
Stimulation of this receptor can improve airflow during an asthma attack.
What is Beta-2?
patient taking alpha blockers should be taught to change positions slowly to prevent this complication.
What is orthostatic hypotension?