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Overview of Autonomic Agents

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice, 1st. Ed., Demler & Rhoads, 2018

Chapter 4: Autonomic Agents

Beta-1 Agonists

Dobutamine

Which of the following medications is a beta-1 agonist?

Heart Failure

Beta-1 agonists are most likely indicated in which of the following?

Cardiac Stress Test

Which of the following tests is most likely associated with the use of beta-1 agonists?

Isoproterenol

Bradyarrhythmias

Torsades de Pointes

Beta-2 Agonists

Short-term Treatment

The drugs albuterol and terbutaline are indicated for what type of treatment?<br>

Terbutaline

Which of the following may be used to suppress uterine contractions in pregnant women?

Asthma

Which of the following is an indication for short-term beta-2 agonists?

Tocolysis

Which is the following is the most appropriate use of terbutaline?

Albuterol

Which of the following medications is most likely classified as a short-acting beta-2 agonist?

Which of the following can the beta-2 agonist, albuterol, be used as a short term rescue medication?

Long-term Treatment

Which of the following is true regarding therapy with salmeterol?

Salmeterol

Which of the following medications is most likely classified as a long-acting beta-2 agonist?

Which of the following is an indication for the long-acting beta-2 agonist, Salmeterol?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Which of the following is an indication for long-acting beta-2 agonists?

Albuterol (Proventil)

Mechanism

Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with Albuterol (Proventil)?

Indications

Bronchospasm

Which of the following is most likely an indication for the use of Albuterol (Proventil)?

Side Effects

Angina

During your assessment of a patient taking Albuterol (Proventil) which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Tachycardia

Tremor

Terbutaline (Brethine)

Mechanism of Action

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with Terbutaline (Brethine)?

Which of the following is an indication for the use of Terbutaline (Brethine)?

Tocolytic

Hypotension

During your assessment of a patient taking Terbutaline (Brethine) which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Pulmonary Edema

Hyperglycemia

Ephedrine

 Alpha Agonist

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with Ephedrine?

 Beta Agonist

Rhinitis

Which of the following diseases or disorders most likely indicates using Ephedrine?

Urinary Incontinence

Norepinephrine (Levophed)

Alpha Agonist

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of norepinephrine (Levophed)?

Beta-1 Agonist

Severe Hypotension

Which of the following is most likely an indication for norepinephrine (Levophed)?

Side Effect

Decreases Renal Blood Flow

Which of the following is most likely a side effect of norepinephrine (Levophed)?

Arrhythmias

Hypertension

Considerations

Tissue Necrosis

Which of the following considerations is most likely associated with administering norepinephrine (Levophed)?

Last Resort Medication

Which of the following best describes norepinephrine (Levophed)?

Autonomic-Sympathomimetic Adrenergic Agents

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