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respiratory 4
Question | Answer |
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what are 4 mediators of inflammation? | bradykinin,leukotrienes,histamines,mast cells |
what is the mechanism of action of alpha and beta adrenergic agonists? | smooth muscle relaxation in bronchioles |
what pharm class is a alpha and beta adrnergic agonist? | bronchodiator |
what is a non-selective theraputic effect of alpha and beta adrenergic agonists? | vasoconstriction and bronchodiation |
what is a selective theraputic effect of alpha and beta adrenergic agonists? | bronchodilation |
what is a progression of vasodilation? | hypotension,shock |
what are 3 examples of bronchoconstriction? | asthma,reactive airway disease, allergic response |
what are the precautions with alpha and beta adrenergic agonists? | cardiac dysrhythmias,possible increased risk of stroke |
what is an alpha and beta adrenergic agonist contraindication? | uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias |
what are 3 side effects of alpha and beta adrnergic agonists? | tachycardia,palpitations,anxiety,tremors |
what are 2 beta2 selective, short acting drugs in the alpha and beta adrnergic agonist class? | Proventil(albuterol),Xopenex(levalbuterol |
what is a long acting beta 2 selective alpha and beta adrnergic agonist drug? | Serevent(salmeterol |
what is a non selective a and b adrenergic agonist drug? | Adrenalin(epinephrine) |