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Terbutaline is a ___ agonist
Beta2
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Terbutaline is commonly used to prevent what?
premature parturition
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where do calcium blockers occur
in uterine muscles, which inhibits uterine contractions
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name the two alpha-1 blockers
- Doxa`zosin (cardura)
- tamsu`losin (flomax)
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alph-1 blockers doxazosin, and tamsulosin are primarily used to treat _____
- benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH)
- relaxes prostate muscle allowing urine to flow easier
- these are alternatives to TURP "roto rooter"
- FUCK THAT
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there are 3 adverse effects of alpha-1 blockers doxazosin, and tamsulosin which are
- 1. orthostatic (postural) hypotension taking pill at bed time helps reduce this side effect
- 2. nasal congestion
- 3. inability to ejaculate "that sucks"
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doxazosin (cardura) was originally developed to treat what
hypertension
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name the non specific alpha-1 and beta-1,2 blockers
carvedilol (coreg)
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carvedilol (coreg)
- causes vasodilation and slowing heart rate used in adjunct with CHF, and to prevent atrial fibrillation after surgery
- asthmatic patients or ones with respiratory difficulties should not use
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name the nonspecific Beta blockers
Propranolol
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Propranolol (inderal) blocks _____ ____
Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptors
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Propranolol (inderal) Beta-1 effects are
decreases intensity and rate of heart contraction, which then decreases blood pressure
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Propranolol (inderal) Beta-2 blockage effects?
bronchoconstriction individuals with asthma
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name the 6 clinical uses for propranolol
- 1 hypertension
- 2 angina
- 3 cardiac tachycardia
- 4 prophylactic prevention of migraines
- 5 prophylactic stage fright
- 6 reduce tissue damage after MI
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Metoprolol (lopressor) is a _____ specific
Beta-1
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name thetwo most commonly used antihypertensive drugs
- metoprolol and atenolol
- Beta-1 specific blockers
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what do metoprolol and atenolol do
- they reduce blood pressure by decreasing the intensity and rate of heart contraction
- taken with ACE inhibitors to slow down left ventricle hypertrophy
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name the five adverse effects of all Beta blockers
- 1 patients with heart problems have increased risk of heart block
- 2 prevention of tachycardia, which hides signs of hypoglycemic episodes in diabetics
- 3 tiredness or lethargy
- 4 nightmares
- 5 rebound tachycardia if not stopped
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long term use of atenolol increases the risk of
- type 2 diabetes
- no longer first line drug
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Nevibolol (bystolic)
a new Beta blocker causes vasodilation by stimulating nitric oxide release
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name the 2 ophthamologicaladrenergicdrugs for treating glaucoma
- 1 timolol--blocks B-1 and B-2 in eye
- 2 betalol--acts on B-1
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name the 3 anti-adrenergic drugs which act on the CNS
- 1 reserpine
- 2 clonidine
- 3 cyclobenzaprine
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Reserpine was one of the first _______ drugs
anti-hypertensive
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Reserpine caused
major depression
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Clonidine blocks ____ in the ___, which inhibits_____ system activity and ______ heart rate
receptors in the CNS, which inhibits sympathetic nervous system, and decreases HR
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Clonidine treats ______ and is the only one available in a _____
hypertension, patch
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what are the 4 adverse effects of clonidine
- 1 xerostomia (dry mouth)
- 2 drowsiness and sedation
- 3 teratogenic
- 4 rebound hypertension
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