AGENTS, CONTROLLING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM - Adrenoreceptor activating drugs Flashcards
Sympathetic stimulation is mediated by
- Release of norepinephrine from nerve terminals
- Activation of adrenoreceptors on postsynaptic sites
- Release of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla
Characteristics of epinephrine include
- It is synthesized into the adrenal medulla
- It is transported in the blood to target tissues
- It directly interacts with and activates adrenoreceptors
Characteristics of epinephrine include all of the following EXCEPT
It is synthesized into the nerve ending
Which of the following sympathomimetics acts indirectly?
Ephedrine
Indirect action includes all of the following properties
- Displacement of stored catecholamines from the adrenergic nerve ending
- Inhibition of reuptake of catecholamines already released
- Inhibition of the release of endogenous catecholamines from peripheral adrenergic neurons
Indirect action includes all of the following properties EXCEPT
Interaction with adrenoreceptors
Catecholamine includes
- Epinephrine
- Isoprenaline
- Norepinephrine
Epinephrine decreases intracellular camp levels by acting on
α2 receptor
True or False. Skeletal muscle vessels have predominantly alfa receptors and constrict in the presence of epinephrine and norepinephrine
FALSE
True or False. ALFA receptors increase arterial resistence, whereas beta2 receptor promote smooth muscle relaxation
TRUE
True or False. The skin and splanchic vessels have predominantly alfa receptors.
TRUE
True or False. Vessels in a skeletal muscle may constrict or dilate depending on whether alfa or beta2 receptors are activated
TRUE
Direct effects on the heart are determined largely by
Beta1 receptor
Which of the following effects is related to direct beta1 adrenoreceptor stimulation?
Tachycardia
Distribution of alfa adrenoreceptor subtypes is associated with all of the following tissues
- Blood vessels
- Prostate
- Pupillary dilator muscle
Distribution of alfa adrenoreceptor subtypes is not associated with the tissues of
HEART
Beta adrenoreceptor subtypes is not contained in tissues of
Pupillary dilator muscle
Beta adrenoreceptor subtypes is contained in
- Bronchial muscles
- Heart
- Fat cells
In which tissues both alfa and beta1 adrenergic stimulation produces the same effect?
Intestine
The effects of sympathomimetics on blood pressure are associated with their effects on
- The heart
- The peripheral resistance
- The venous return
A relatively pure alfa agonist causes
- Increase peripheral arterial resistance
- Increase venous return
- Reflex bradycardia
A relatively pure alfa agonist do not causes
Effect on blood vessels
A nonselective beta receptor agonist causes
- Increase cardiac output
- Decrease peripheral arterial resistance
- Decrease the mean pressure
A nonselective beta receptor agonist do not causes
Increase peripheral arterial resistance
True or False. Αlfa agonists cause miosis.
FALSE
True or False. Αlfa agonists cause mydriasis.
TRUE
True or False. Beta antagonists decrease the production of aqueous humor
TRUE
True or False. Αlfa agonists increase the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye
TRUE
A bronchial smooth muscle contains
Beta 2 receptor
All of the following agents are beta receptor agonists
- Epinephrine
- Isoproterenol
- Dobutamine
All of the following agents are beta receptor agonists EXCEPT
Methoxamine
Which of the following drugs causes bronchodilation without significant cardiac stimulation?
Terbutaline
Αlfa-receptor stimulation includes
- Relaxation of gastrointestinal smooth muscle
- Contraction of bladder base, uterus and prostate
- Stimulation of platelet aggregation
Αlfa-receptor stimulation do not includes
Stimulation of insulin secretion
Beta1 receptor stimulation includes
- Increase in contractility
- Tachycardia
- Increase in conduction velocity in the atrioventricular node
Beta1 receptor stimulation do not includes
Bronchodilation