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NCTC Pharm Unit 2
Question | Answer |
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adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to what other type? | • Cholinergic-Blocking Agents |
2. What kids of effects would you expect to see from a patient taking adrenergic drugs | • Fight or Flight |
3. adrenergic agonist gives what effects? | • Blocks norepinephrine from receptor sites • Decreasing cardiac output • Decreases vascular resistance, cardiac contractility • Contracts bronchioles • Vasodilation treats headaches |
4. why do we give epi? | • Support heart during cardiac failure |
5. what is the rebound effect? | • is the tendency of a medication, when discontinued, to cause a return of the symptoms being treated more severe than before. |
6. Pt with asthma taking Symmetrel and having an acute exacerbation why is the drug not working | • Maintenance drug to prevent bronchospasm - not for treatment of acute attacks |
7. review pt teaching aspects for beta blockers | • Do not abruptly stop meds • Avoid OTC meds without MD advice • Avoid caffeine contact MD if ill or unable to take meds |
8. why would a pt post MI be put on a beta blocker metropranal | used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension. |
What is a side effect of Minipress? | • Has profound orthostatic hypotension, so give at hs for first 4-6 weeks |
10. what is the cardiovascular effect of a cholinergic? | • hypotension, Bradycardia, • Antidote for anticholinergic |
11. What is the main use of most direct acting cholinergic? | • to treat glaucoma or eye surgery |
12. what is the antidote of a cholinergic? | • atropine and epinephrine |
13. What is included in pt teaching on a pt with Myasthenia Gravis on a cholinergic agent? | • Less drooping of eyelids (ptosis), less double vision (diplopia), less dysphagia (difficulty chewing/swallowing), less muscle weakness • Take meds 30 minutes ac to promote chewing and swallowing |
14. What is the antidote for anticholinergic poisoning? | • Administer physostigmine |
15. How does Aricept work? | • indirect stimulation to treat memory loss in Alzheimer’s, |
How long does it take to see improvement on a pt taking Aricept? | Takes 6 weeks to see improvement |
17. Why do we use eV oxic? | Stimulates salivation in those with Sjogren’s |
18. What condition do we treat with cholinergic blockers? | • Treat Parkinson’s • Treat cardiac dysrhythmias • Low doses slow heart • Higher doses speed heart • Treat PUD, IBS, decreases peristalsis • Treat bladder incontinence • Treat acute pancreatitis |
19. What is the antidote for atropine overdose? | • physostigmine |
20. Review teaching aspects of all classifications | • Take meds as prescribed • Do not take OTC meds without MD consent • Do not abruptly stop meds • Space doses evenly • Call MD for diarrhea, muscle weakness, dyspnea |
21. What is an expected adverse effect of an anticholinergic? | • • Excitability, restlessness, irritability, dilated pupils, increased intraocular pressure, tachycardia, arrhythmias, decreased salivation, constipation, |
22. Why would we use Ditropan? | to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder |
23. Why would we use Detrol and what is the advantage of one over the other | • Less dry mouth than Ditropan |
24. which drugs are commonly used for preop? | • Atropine • Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) |
25. which pt are we going to be concerned using a beta blocker on with broncho spasm? | • A pt. with asthma |
26. Which neurotransmitter does bethanacal mimic? | • Acetylcholine |
27. What do cholinergics do on a pt with glaucoma? | • Direct stimulation to treat glaucoma or eye surgery |