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Pharm Week 13

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  • What do Beta-2 receptors do?
    Vasodilation, bronchi dilation, increase glycogen breakdown, increase glucagon release, relax uterus
  • What are the four can't items of anticholinergic therapy?
    Can't see, can't pee, can't spit, can't poop
  • What is amiodarone used to treat?
    Life threatening ventricular arrythmias.
  • What do Alpha-1 receptors control?
    Vasoconstriction, raising BP, pupil dilation, closure of bladder sphincter
  • What is the chief neurotransmitter for the sympathetic nervous system?
    Norepinephrine
  • What are some AE of anticholinergics?
    Blurred vision, dry mouth, slowed GI motility, pupil dilation, weakness confusion and insomnia
  • Which drugs block acetylcholine?
    Atropine, Scopolamine, Meclizine, Ipratropium, Oxybutynin
  • Name a drug used to treat Alzheimers.
    donepezil (Aricept)​, galantamine (Razadyne)​, rivastigmine (Exelon)
  • What are the divisions of the ANS?
    Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
  • Adverse effects associated with the use of cholinergic drugs include what?
    Diarrhea and urinary urgency
  • What body function are regulated by the ANS?
    Fluid balance, pupil size, digestive functions, urinary excretion, temp, RR, HR, BP
  • What do Alpha-2 receptors do?
    Prevent overstimulation of norepinephrine, control insulin release.
  • Name a nonselective beta blocker.
    Propranolol, Timolol
  • Which drugs can be used to treat bronchospasms?
    Albuterol, Isoproterenol, Formoterol, Salmeterol, Terbutaline
  • What do Beta-3 receptors do?
    Relax bladder muscles
  • What do Beta-1 receptors do?
    Increase HR, increase fat breakdown for energy
  • True or false, Adrenergic receptors work for the parasympathetic nervous system?
    False, Adrenergic receptors work for the sympathetic nervous system while cholinergic receptors work for the parasympathetic nervous system.
  • Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for rest and digest?
    Parasympathetic Nervous System
  • What two receptors represent the cholinergic receptor?
    Muscarinic Receptors and Nicotinic Receptors
  • What is the chief neurotransmitter for the parasympathetic nervous system?
    Acetylcholine