4.3 Intro To ANS Pharmacology Flashcards
what are the two categories of anti-nicotinic meditations?
Ganglia blockers
neuromuscular junction blockers
What mneumonic is used to remember the adverse effects of cholinergic stimulant?
MUBBLEDSS
What is the goal of anti-cholinergic medications/cholinergic antagonists?
To block receptors from acetylcholine effects
to diminish tissue response to acetylcholine stimulation
Which drug is used to treat myasthenia gravis?
which drug is used to diagnose myasthenia gravis?
Treat with neostigmine
diagnosed with edrophonium
What is an example of an irreversible indirect cholinergic stimulant?
Organophosphates
Which beta-2 selective agonist is more advantageous for use over a non-selective beta agonist? why?
Use beta-2 selective agonist albuterol over nonselective beta agonist isoproteronol because albuterol has no cardiac effects
Which drug is used to treat erectile dysfunction?
The alpha-2 selective adrenergic antagonist Yohimbine
What are the adverse effects of alpha-2 selective adrenergic agonists?
D-3!
Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth