ANS Drugs - Broadhead Flashcards

1
Q

What is myasthenia gravis?

A

Have limited amounts of acetylcholine.

Causes muscle weakness, droopy eye lids, trouble swollowing

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2
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What is the treatment for myasthenia gravis?

A

Pyridostigmine

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3
Q

What is the receptor that stimulates slower HR and stimulates smooth muscle?

A

Muscarinic

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4
Q

What cholinergic drug would stimulate urination?

A

Bethanechol

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5
Q

Anticholinergics would do what to the pupils?

A

Constrict aka myosis

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6
Q

If a person is overdosing on urecholine, what do you do?

A

Give atropine

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7
Q

What are the signs of a urecholine overdose?

A

Sweating, flushing, nausea, and abdominal cramps

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8
Q

Why would you not give a patient anticholinergic if they have glaucoma?

A

It would increase the intraocular pressure

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9
Q

Why would you give atropine?

A

Preoperative, so the patient doesnt aspirate

Or for symptomatic bradycardia

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10
Q

For elderly patients, what do you need to look out for if they are taking anticholinergics?

A

Being out in the sun or heat

Doesnt allow for sweating

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11
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What is another name for an adrenergic?

A

Sympathomimetic

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12
Q

An allergy kit would have what in it?

A

Epinephrine

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13
Q

Why would you use adrenergic drugs?

A

Asthma or Bronchitis
Open Angle Glaucoma
Cold or Bad Nasal Congestion

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14
Q

What are the side effects of beta adrenergic agonists?

A

Tachycardia
Tremors
Palpitations
Nervousness

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15
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What are the warnings about taking beta blockers?

A

Do not stop taking them abruptly

Must wean off

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16
Q

What would you not give a patient with lung problems such as COPD or asthma?

A

Non-selective beta blockers

17
Q

Why would we give a patient that has had a heart attack?

A

Beta blockers because it will block the catecholamine receptors. Catecholamine receptors when activated increase heart rate and blood pressure