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Adrenergic Drugs
Part of SNS, controls heart rate, breathing rate, and blood to skeletal muscles.
Term | Definition |
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What are Adrenergic drugs used for? | Resp. distress, MI, Shock, Allergic reaction, and Hypovolemia. |
What do Adrenergic drugs do? | Increase BP, Increase HR, Constrict blood vessels, Open airways. |
Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 are part of what system? | Vascular system |
Beta 1 | The Heart |
What does Beta 1 do? | Increases the strength of contraction on the heart. Increases HR. |
What are some Beta 1 drugs for the heart? | Epinepherine, Dopamine, Levopen |
Beta 2 | The Lungs |
What does Beta 2 do? | Bronchodilate, relax |
What is the name of the Beta 2 drug for the lungs? | Albuterol |
Adverse reactions of adrenergic drugs | Increased blood pressure, N/V, HA, Increased HR, Increased BP higher than normal. |
Nursing interventions | Monitor VS: HR/BP, EKG Urine Output |