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19 - Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs

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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 7th Ed., Lilley, Rainforth Collins & Snyder, 2014 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid

19 - Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs
8 Picmonics to Learn | 14 mins
Beta Blockers
"-olol" suffix
Mechanism
Decreases Heart Rate and Contractility
Decreases Peripheral Vascular Resistance
Decreases Renin Release
Indications
Hypertension
Heart Failure
Angina Pectoris
Contraindications
Asthma and Heart Block Patients
Nursing Considerations
Assess Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
Masking Signs of Hypoglycemia
Do Not Stop Abruptly
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2 mins
Sulfonamides Side Effects
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity
Nephrotoxicity
Photosensitivity
Kernicterus in Infants
Displaces Warfarin from Albumin
Considerations
Hemolysis with G6PD Deficiency
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3 mins
Systemic Effects of Beta-Blockers
Respiratory
Bronchoconstriction
Metabolic
Decreased Insulin
Decreased Glycolysis and Lipolysis
Eye
Reduces Intraocular Pressure
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1 min
Atropine
Mechanism of Action
Muscarinic Antagonist
Indications
Bradycardia
Increased Exocrine Secretions
Smooth Muscle Spasms
Side Effects
Tachycardia
Dry Mouth
Urinary Retention
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2 mins
Beta-2 Receptor
Characteristics
Gs Protein Class
Cardiopulmonary
Increased Heart Rate
Increased Contractility
Bronchodilation
Metabolic
Increased Lipolysis
Increased Insulin
Increased Glycogenolysis
Increased Cellular Potassium Uptake
Considerations
Increased Aqueous Humor Production
Vasodilation
Decrease Uterine Tone
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2 mins
Beta-1 Agonists
Dobutamine
Heart Failure
Cardiac Stress Test
Isoproterenol
Bradyarrhythmias
Torsades de Pointes
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58 secs
Beta-1 Receptor
Characteristics
Gs Protein Class
Increased Heart Rate
Increased Contractility
Increase Renin Release
Increased Lipolysis
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44 secs
Beta-2 Agonists
Short-Term Treatment
Terbutaline
Asthma
Tocolysis
Albuterol
Asthma
Long-Term Treatment
Salmeterol
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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3 mins

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