Galen Pharmacology exam 2 1 Exam
Questions and answers GRADED A
(2026)
Adrenergic Agonist - correct answer ✅epinephrine: activates the SNS by
increasing BP (alpha1), HR (beta1) and promotes bronchioldilation (beta2)
SNS response from adrenergic agonists - correct answer ✅
agents that activate
adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system causing
o Dilates pupils, increases intraocular pressure
o Dilates bronchioles
o Increases heart rate and strength of contractions
o Constricts blood vessels and increases BP
o Reduces GI secretions and motility
o Relaxes bladder and decreases urination
o Decreases contractions and relaxes the uterus
o Increases glycosis (glucose release) and blood glucose
Indications for epinephrine - correct answer ✅ o Asthma and bronchospasm
o Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
o Severe hypotension, cardiac arrest
o Nasal congestion
Side effects-epinephrine - correct answer ✅
Anorexia, nausea, restlessness,
insomnia, hyperglycemia, headaches, sweating, dizziness, agitation and anxiety
,Galen Pharmacology exam 2 1 Exam
Questions and answers GRADED A
(2026)
adverse reactions-epinephrine - correct answer ✅ Palpitations, tachycardia,
ventricular fibrillation, dyspnea, hyperglycemia, hypertension, necrosis at IV site
Contraindications-epinephrine - correct answer ✅ pregnant women, cardiac
disease, diabetes, older adults. Closed angle glaucoma
Nursing interventions-epinephrine - correct answer ✅-Monitor vital signs at
baseline and after administration. -Monitor Blood glucose levels
-monitor EKG
-ensure Pt knows how to use pen and demonstrates, check contents of pen, no
pink or brown
-Pt should not be using epipen frequently
-use at first sign of s/s of allergic reaction
-have pen with them all the time, not to store in extreme cold of hot temps
-go to ER after having to use it
-hold pen in skin for 5-10 seconds after auto injector goes off
-massage injection site
Interactions of epinephrine - correct answer ✅o MAOIs
o Tricyclic antidepressants
o Beta blockers
o Digoxin
o Lab- increased blood sugar
,Galen Pharmacology exam 2 1 Exam
Questions and answers GRADED A
(2026)
Beta 2 adrenergic Agonist - correct answer
muscles which promotes bronchodilation
✅ Albuterol -which relaxes smooth
indications for Albuterol - correct answer ✅ o Bronchospasms
o Asthma
o Bronchitis
o COPD
side effects of albuterol - correct answer ✅
o Tremors
o Nervousness
o Restlessness
o Insomnia
o GI upset
o Sweating
-agitation
-anxiety
-drowsiness
adverse reactions of albuterol - correct answer ✅ o HTN
o Tachycardia
o Palpitations
, Galen Pharmacology exam 2 1 Exam
Questions and answers GRADED A
(2026)
o Hyperglycemia
-cardiac dyrhthymias
Contraindications of albuterol - correct answer ✅ Monitor allergies for milk
protein hypersensitivity, contraindicated with cardiac disease, hypertension,
diabetes, older adult, seizure disorders, renal dysfunction
nursing interventions albuterol - correct answer ✅ -can raise BCG
-dont give with other SNS agonists
-get baseline BCG, Bp and HR
-resp. assessment-no more wheezing? RR decreasing?
-pt knows how to use MDI
-urine output can be decreased
-avoid cold medicine at same time
-Nasal sprays-only use for short time
Adrenergic antagonists class - correct answer
receptor sites
✅ o Block Alpha 1 and beta 1
o Prazosin blocks apha 1
-All these drugs in this class end in "sin"
- Work mainly on blood vessels
o Atenolol blocks beta 1
-Drugs in this class end in "olol"
Questions and answers GRADED A
(2026)
Adrenergic Agonist - correct answer ✅epinephrine: activates the SNS by
increasing BP (alpha1), HR (beta1) and promotes bronchioldilation (beta2)
SNS response from adrenergic agonists - correct answer ✅
agents that activate
adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system causing
o Dilates pupils, increases intraocular pressure
o Dilates bronchioles
o Increases heart rate and strength of contractions
o Constricts blood vessels and increases BP
o Reduces GI secretions and motility
o Relaxes bladder and decreases urination
o Decreases contractions and relaxes the uterus
o Increases glycosis (glucose release) and blood glucose
Indications for epinephrine - correct answer ✅ o Asthma and bronchospasm
o Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
o Severe hypotension, cardiac arrest
o Nasal congestion
Side effects-epinephrine - correct answer ✅
Anorexia, nausea, restlessness,
insomnia, hyperglycemia, headaches, sweating, dizziness, agitation and anxiety
,Galen Pharmacology exam 2 1 Exam
Questions and answers GRADED A
(2026)
adverse reactions-epinephrine - correct answer ✅ Palpitations, tachycardia,
ventricular fibrillation, dyspnea, hyperglycemia, hypertension, necrosis at IV site
Contraindications-epinephrine - correct answer ✅ pregnant women, cardiac
disease, diabetes, older adults. Closed angle glaucoma
Nursing interventions-epinephrine - correct answer ✅-Monitor vital signs at
baseline and after administration. -Monitor Blood glucose levels
-monitor EKG
-ensure Pt knows how to use pen and demonstrates, check contents of pen, no
pink or brown
-Pt should not be using epipen frequently
-use at first sign of s/s of allergic reaction
-have pen with them all the time, not to store in extreme cold of hot temps
-go to ER after having to use it
-hold pen in skin for 5-10 seconds after auto injector goes off
-massage injection site
Interactions of epinephrine - correct answer ✅o MAOIs
o Tricyclic antidepressants
o Beta blockers
o Digoxin
o Lab- increased blood sugar
,Galen Pharmacology exam 2 1 Exam
Questions and answers GRADED A
(2026)
Beta 2 adrenergic Agonist - correct answer
muscles which promotes bronchodilation
✅ Albuterol -which relaxes smooth
indications for Albuterol - correct answer ✅ o Bronchospasms
o Asthma
o Bronchitis
o COPD
side effects of albuterol - correct answer ✅
o Tremors
o Nervousness
o Restlessness
o Insomnia
o GI upset
o Sweating
-agitation
-anxiety
-drowsiness
adverse reactions of albuterol - correct answer ✅ o HTN
o Tachycardia
o Palpitations
, Galen Pharmacology exam 2 1 Exam
Questions and answers GRADED A
(2026)
o Hyperglycemia
-cardiac dyrhthymias
Contraindications of albuterol - correct answer ✅ Monitor allergies for milk
protein hypersensitivity, contraindicated with cardiac disease, hypertension,
diabetes, older adult, seizure disorders, renal dysfunction
nursing interventions albuterol - correct answer ✅ -can raise BCG
-dont give with other SNS agonists
-get baseline BCG, Bp and HR
-resp. assessment-no more wheezing? RR decreasing?
-pt knows how to use MDI
-urine output can be decreased
-avoid cold medicine at same time
-Nasal sprays-only use for short time
Adrenergic antagonists class - correct answer
receptor sites
✅ o Block Alpha 1 and beta 1
o Prazosin blocks apha 1
-All these drugs in this class end in "sin"
- Work mainly on blood vessels
o Atenolol blocks beta 1
-Drugs in this class end in "olol"
