Automatic Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
What are the 2 types of Nervous Systems?
CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL
What are the types of Efferent Peripheral Nervous systems?
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Characteristics of Autonomic Nervous System
Involuntary
Characteristics of Somatic Nervous System
Voluntary
Drugs that
produces a response
Agonist
Drugs that
blocks a response
Antagonist
Has a catechol ring and amines
CATECHOLAMINES
Has no catechol ring
NONCATECHOLAMINES
Give at least 1 use of Alpha 1 Receptor.
Hypotension, nasal congestion, dilation of pupils
Give at least 1 use of Alpha 2 Receptor
Hypertension
Give at least 1 use of Beta 1 Receptor
Heart failure, cardiac arrest, shock
Give at least 1 use of Beta 2 Receptor
Asthma, premature labors of contraction
Give 3 Side effects of Adrenergic Agonists
Tissue necrosis, Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, dizziness, increased blood pressure
Name at least 2 Alpha Blockers.
Terazosin
Doxazosin
Prazosin
What to watch for when using Alpha Blockers?
Dizziness
Orthostatic hypotension
Headache, nasal congestion