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Receptors Presented by: Andrea Long S.N., Carissa Matlock S.N., Matthew Dellegar S.N.
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We would give the patient Dobutamine, a drug that directly mirrors the effects of norepinephrine , a chemical made by the body.
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References agonist. (n.d.) The Free Dictionary By Farlex Online. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/agonist Antagonist. (n.d.) The Free Dictionary By Farlex Online. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/antagonist (Aug. 21, 2012). Opiate Receptors. Retrieved from http://www.opiates.com/opiates/opiate-receptors.html Lehne. Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 8th Edition. W.B. Saunders Company, 042012. <vbk:978-1-4377-3582- 6#outline(8.5.2)>. Receptor (biochemistry). (n.d.) Retrieved Sept. 5, 2012 from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receptor_(biochemistry)

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Pharm receptors ppt

  • 1. Receptors Presented by: Andrea Long S.N., Carissa Matlock S.N., Matthew Dellegar S.N.
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  • 24. References agonist. (n.d.) The Free Dictionary By Farlex Online. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/agonist Antagonist. (n.d.) The Free Dictionary By Farlex Online. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/antagonist (Aug. 21, 2012). Opiate Receptors. Retrieved from http://www.opiates.com/opiates/opiate-receptors.html Lehne. Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 8th Edition. W.B. Saunders Company, 042012. <vbk:978-1-4377-3582- 6#outline(8.5.2)>. Receptor (biochemistry). (n.d.) Retrieved Sept. 5, 2012 from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receptor_(biochemistry)