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Adrenergic Drugs
Adrenergic Drugs
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
02/07/2015

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Stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors results in..
Definition
vasoconstriction of blood vessels.
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Norepinephrine is directly metabolized to..
Definition
dopamine and is used to primarily treat hypotension and shock
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Epinephrine at low doses ..
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increases force of contraction and HR; also used for asthma & anaphylactic shock
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Epinephrine at high doses..
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it causes vasoconstriction, which elevates BP
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Positive Inotropic Effect
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Increase in Contractility
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Positive Dromotropic Effect
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Increase in Conductivity
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Positive Chronotropic
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Increase in HR
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Dopaminergic receptors are stimulated by..
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Dopamine only
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What systems are affected by adrenergic drugs?
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Cardiovascular System & CNS
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Endogenous Catecholamines
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Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
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Exogenous Catecholamine
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Dobutamine
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