Classification Relationships — through Subtopic3
4 assigned
Obstetrics and Gynaecology→
Basic→
Pharmacology→
General→
Adrenergic Agents→
Beta-sympathomimetic drugs→
Cardiovascular response
Obstetrics and Gynaecology→
Basic→
Pharmacology→
General→
Adrenergic Agents→
Beta-sympathomimetic drugs→
Systemic effects
Obstetrics and Gynaecology→
Basic→
Pharmacology→
General→
Adrenergic Agents→
Clonidine→
Perioperative and adverse effects
Obstetrics and Gynaecology→
Basic→
Pharmacology→
General→
Adrenergic Agents→
Clonidine→
Withdrawal effect
Related Questions (4)
Matched through Subtopic3
A patient taking clonidine for hypertension abruptly stops treatment. Shortly afterwards she develops marked rebound hypertension. Which pharmacological property most directly explains why clonidine should normally be withdrawn gradually?
Pharmacology →
General →
Adrenergic Agents →
Clonidine →
Withdrawal effect
A beta-sympathomimetic is administered at a therapeutic dose. Heart rate and myocardial contractility increase substantially, yet mean arterial pressure changes little. Which accompanying effect best accounts for this observation?
Pharmacology →
General →
Adrenergic Agents →
Beta-sympathomimetic drugs →
Cardiovascular response
A beta-sympathomimetic drug produces bronchodilatation and uterine relaxation. Which additional pattern of effects is most consistent with the pharmacological profile?
Pharmacology →
General →
Adrenergic Agents →
Beta-sympathomimetic drugs →
Systemic effects
A patient receiving clonidine is assessed before surgery. Which combination of effects is characteristic of this drug?
Pharmacology →
General →
Adrenergic Agents →
Clonidine →
Perioperative and adverse effects