adrenaline

Question 1

adrenaline group

Answer 1

sympathomimetic

Question 2

adrenaline moa

Answer 2

• alpha 1= vasoconstriction, secretion in the glands, smooth muscle contraction, gut relaxation
• alpha 2= vasoconstriction, decreased insulin release, platelet aggregation
• beta 1= increases heart rate, cardiac output ad blood pressure
• beta 2= bronchi, blood vessels dilatation
• beta 3= adipose tissue

Question 3

adrenaline uses

Answer 3

• CPR
• anaphylaxis
• bronchial asthma
• LA
• Glaucoma
• shock refractory to fluid therapy
• control of local bleeding

Question 4

adrenaline A/E

Answer 4

• tachyarrhythmia
• hyperglycemia
• mydriasis, photophobia
• sweating
• throbbing headache