Advanced pharmacology questions and
answers
Some sympathomimetic drugs that can treat shock by increasing the heart rate... -
ANSWER>>dopamine (intropin), dobutamine, ephedrine (sudafed).
Mainly used along with emergency medical treatment to treat life-threatening
allergic reactions caused by insect bites or stings, foods, medications, latex, and
other causes. - ANSWER>>epinephrine (adrenalin) ex) epi pen
Should not be given orally... - ANSWER>>epinephrine
Is often found in OTC allergy and cold preparations so patient should be
instructed to check labels for ingredients and not combine drugs with similar
ingredients. Typically, it used for treatment of allergic rhinitis and symptoms of
otitis media. - ANSWER>>Phenylephrine
Are bronchodilators, can be used for asthma, bronchospasms. -
ANSWER>>albuterol, isoproterenol, levalbuterol
Is an oral drugs used to treat orthostatic hypotension in patients who do not
respond to traditional therapy. It activates alpha1-adrenergic receptors, leading
to peripheral vasoconstriction and an increase in vascular tone and blood
pressure. - ANSWER>>Midodrine
Specifically stimulates alpha2-receptors of the CNS leading to decreased CNS
outflow of norepinephrine. Orally and transdermally, it is used to control
hypertension and as an injection, it is for epidural infusion for controlling cancer
pain. - ANSWER>>Clonidine
Can treat ADHD: - ANSWER>>methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine
(Adderall)
, Most Alpha adrenergic blockers end in... - ANSWER>>sin
For treatment of hypertension: - ANSWER>>Prazosin
Can treat men who have small prostates (BPH) and blocks urinary retention. -
ANSWER>>alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), tamsulosin (Flomax)
Used during surgery for pheochromocytoma and is used as the antidote to
extravasation for alpha adrenergic agonist. - ANSWER>>phentolamine
Is a rare tumor that usually starts in the cells of one of your adrenal glands.
Although they are usually benign, often cause the adrenal gland to make too
many hormones. This can lead to high blood pressure and cause symptoms such
as. Headaches. Sweating. - ANSWER>>pheochromocytomas
Alpha adrenergic agonist pts are considered: - ANSWER>>a fall risk due to
orthostatic hypotension
Increases hypotensive effects in alpha adrenergic blockers: - ANSWER>>nitrates,
calcium-channel blockers, converting enzyme inhibitors.
Alpha adrenergic blockers can complicate cataract surgery by causing: -
ANSWER>>"intraoperative floppy iris syndrome"
Most B-blocker drugs end in... - ANSWER>>lol
Is the drug of choice for older patients in treating hypertension because it is not
associated with as many problems and regular dosing profiles can be used. -
ANSWER>>Bisoprolol
Has been associated with hepatic failure related to its effects on the liver. -
ANSWER>>Carvedilol
answers
Some sympathomimetic drugs that can treat shock by increasing the heart rate... -
ANSWER>>dopamine (intropin), dobutamine, ephedrine (sudafed).
Mainly used along with emergency medical treatment to treat life-threatening
allergic reactions caused by insect bites or stings, foods, medications, latex, and
other causes. - ANSWER>>epinephrine (adrenalin) ex) epi pen
Should not be given orally... - ANSWER>>epinephrine
Is often found in OTC allergy and cold preparations so patient should be
instructed to check labels for ingredients and not combine drugs with similar
ingredients. Typically, it used for treatment of allergic rhinitis and symptoms of
otitis media. - ANSWER>>Phenylephrine
Are bronchodilators, can be used for asthma, bronchospasms. -
ANSWER>>albuterol, isoproterenol, levalbuterol
Is an oral drugs used to treat orthostatic hypotension in patients who do not
respond to traditional therapy. It activates alpha1-adrenergic receptors, leading
to peripheral vasoconstriction and an increase in vascular tone and blood
pressure. - ANSWER>>Midodrine
Specifically stimulates alpha2-receptors of the CNS leading to decreased CNS
outflow of norepinephrine. Orally and transdermally, it is used to control
hypertension and as an injection, it is for epidural infusion for controlling cancer
pain. - ANSWER>>Clonidine
Can treat ADHD: - ANSWER>>methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine
(Adderall)
, Most Alpha adrenergic blockers end in... - ANSWER>>sin
For treatment of hypertension: - ANSWER>>Prazosin
Can treat men who have small prostates (BPH) and blocks urinary retention. -
ANSWER>>alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), tamsulosin (Flomax)
Used during surgery for pheochromocytoma and is used as the antidote to
extravasation for alpha adrenergic agonist. - ANSWER>>phentolamine
Is a rare tumor that usually starts in the cells of one of your adrenal glands.
Although they are usually benign, often cause the adrenal gland to make too
many hormones. This can lead to high blood pressure and cause symptoms such
as. Headaches. Sweating. - ANSWER>>pheochromocytomas
Alpha adrenergic agonist pts are considered: - ANSWER>>a fall risk due to
orthostatic hypotension
Increases hypotensive effects in alpha adrenergic blockers: - ANSWER>>nitrates,
calcium-channel blockers, converting enzyme inhibitors.
Alpha adrenergic blockers can complicate cataract surgery by causing: -
ANSWER>>"intraoperative floppy iris syndrome"
Most B-blocker drugs end in... - ANSWER>>lol
Is the drug of choice for older patients in treating hypertension because it is not
associated with as many problems and regular dosing profiles can be used. -
ANSWER>>Bisoprolol
Has been associated with hepatic failure related to its effects on the liver. -
ANSWER>>Carvedilol
