COMPLEX CR NR 341 Critical Care Exam 2 Ch 12 – Cardiovascular alterations – TIP – THIS EXAM HAD A LOT OF DRUGS ON IT. LEARN DRUGS IN THIS CHAPTER AND THE SHOCK CHAPTER. VERY IMPORTANT TO UN ... DERSTAND WHICH DRUG DOES WHAT AND WHICH ONE YOU WOULD GIVE OPPOSED TO ANOTHER. ANA: The sympathetic nervous system releases norepinephrine, which has alpha- and betaadrenergic effects. Alpha-adrenergic effects cause arterial vasoconstriction. Beta-adrenergic effects increase sinus node discharge (positive chronotropic), increase the force of contraction (positive inotropic), and accelerate the AV conduction time (positive dromotropic). The parasympathetic nervous system releases acetylcholine through stimulation of the vagus nerve. It causes a decrease in the sinus node discharge and slows conduction through the AV node. The blood supply to the myocardium is derived from the coronary arteries [Show More]
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