ANS Meds

Question 1

Main class of sympathetic stimulants

Answer 1

adrenergic agonists

Question 2

Main class of sympathetic depressants

Answer 2

adrenergic blockers

Question 3

Main class of parasympathetic stimulants

Answer 3

cholinergics

Question 4

Main class of parasympathetic depressants

Answer 4

anticholinergics

Question 5

What are sympathetic stimulants used for

Answer 5

to increase BP and HR, codes, anaphylaxis, shock, asthma, congestion

Question 6

Main sympathetic stimulants SE

Answer 6

decreased renal blood flow, anxious symptoms

Question 7

Sympathetic Stimulants Example

Answer 7

epinepheine, sudafed, albuterol, dopamine, norepi, doubtamine, afrin, doubtrex

Question 8

Epinephrine

Answer 8

short duration, peaks at 20 min and only lasts 30 min

Question 9

Sympathetic Depressants SE

Answer 9

low bp and hr, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, depression, decreased libido

Question 10

Sympathetic depressant examples

Answer 10

carvedilol (non selective), Atenolol (only blocks B1)

Question 11

Sympathetic depressant uses

Answer 11

HTN, Tachycardia, anxiety, CAD

Question 12

Sympathetic depressant cautions

Answer 12

dont give if pt has low bp or HR; DONT GIVE TO PTS. WITH HEART BLOCK/ COPD AND ASTHMA

Question 13

What do parasympathetic stimulants mimic

Answer 13

acetylcholine

Question 14

Parasympathetic stimulants uses

Answer 14

myastheia gravis, alzhimers

Question 15

Parasympathetic Stimulants SE

Answer 15

GI, cramping, twitching, increased saliva and urine, dizziness, decreased IOP

Question 16

Parasympathetic stimulants examples

Answer 16

metoclopramide (reglan)- used post op to help peristalsis, Urecholine, Pilocarpine- decrese IOP

Question 17

Parasympathetic stimulants contraindications

Answer 17

COPD, bradycardia, hypotension
monitor output

Question 18

Parasympathetic Depressnats

Answer 18

block acetylcholine receptors (cant see,spit or poop)

Question 19

Parasympathetic depressant uses

Answer 19

overactive bladder, GI spasms, decrease secretions, parkinsons

Question 20

Parasympathetic depressant SE

Answer 20

blurred vision, dry mucous membranes, urinary retention, constipation, increased IOP

Question 21

Parasympathetic depressant examples

Answer 21

atropine, bentyl, detrol, atrovent, dramamine

Question 22

Parasympathetic depressant contraindications

Answer 22

GLUCOMAS

Question 23

Alpha 1

Answer 23

vasoconstriction, increased HR/BP, pupil dilation, bladder relaxation

Question 24

Beta 1

Answer 24

increased HR, acts on kidneys to increase BP by retaining sodium and H2O

Question 25

Alpha 2

Answer 25

decreased GI tone and BP, safety valve to sympathetic (keeps BP from going up further)

Question 26

Beta 2

Answer 26

decreased GI tone, Bronchodilation, increases BG, good for copd and asthma

Question 27

What cells do sympathetic stimulants act on

Answer 27

A1, B1, B2 (rare A2)

Question 28

What cells do sympathetic depressants block

Answer 28

A1, B1, B2