March 21, 2025

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Category: Fundamentals 
Clonidine exerts its effects by binding to pre-synaptic α2-adrenergic receptors in the brain, inhibiting neurons causing decreased norepinephrine release. This can lead to bradycardia, hypotension, decreased mental status, miosis and hypothermia.

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