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Nicotinic ACh receptors - type of receptor?

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Ligand-gated Na/K channel

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What are the two subtypes of nicotinic ACh receptors and where are they found?

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Nn - autonomic ganglia, adrenal medulla

Nm - NMJ of skeletal muscle

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Muscarinic ACh - type of receptor?

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G-protein-coupled receptors; usually act through 2nd messengers

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Where are muscarinic ACh receptors found?

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Smooth muscle, gland cells, nerve terminals, cardiac muscle, sweat glands (cholinergic sympathetic)

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What receptors do NE bind to? Where are these found?

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A1, A2, B1 (smooth muscle, gland cells, nerve terminals, cardiac muscle, vessels)

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What receptors does EPI bind to? Where are these found?

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A1, A2, B1, B2 (cardiac muscle, vessels)

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List the receptors + the G protein class associated with it. (Use the pneumonic)

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“after QISSeS, you get a QIQ out of SIQ SQS (super qinky sex)”

A1, A2, B1, B2, B3
M1, M2, M3
D1, D2, H1
H2, V1, V2

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What are the effects of binding to Gq receptors?

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Activates PLC
Lipids -> PIP2; PLC converts this to DAG and IP3
DAG activates PKC; IP3 increases intracellular calcium, which leads to smooth muscle contraction (and further activates PKC)

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What are the effects of binding to Gs receptors? Gi?

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Gs activates AC, which converts ATP to cAMP -> PKA -> increased intracellular calcium in the heart and activation of MLCK in smooth muscle; Gi inhibits this

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Function of A1

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Increases contraction of: vascular smooth muscle, pupillary dilator (mydriasis), intestinal/bladder sphincters

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Function of A2

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Decreases sympathetic outflow, insulin release, lipolysis, aqueous humor production

Increases platelet aggregation

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Function of B1

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Increased HR, contractility, renin release, lipolysis

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Function of B2

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Dilation of vascular smooth muscle, bronchi, ciliary muscle (relaxation)

Increases lipolysis, insulin release, aqueous humor production

Decreases uterine tone

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Function of B3

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Increases lipolysis, thermogenesis in skeletal muscle, bladder relaxation

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Function of M1

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Mediates higher cognitive function

Stimulates enteric nervous sytem

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Function of M2

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Decreases HR/atrial contractility

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Function of M3

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Increases exocrine gland secretions, peristalsis, bladder contraction, bronchoconstriction, pupillary sphincter contraction (miosis), ciliary muscle contraction (accommodation), insulin release

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Function of D1

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Relax renal vascular smooth muscle

Activate direct striatum pathway

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Function of D2

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Modulates transmitter release; inhibits indirect striatum pathway

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Function of H1

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Increase nasal/bronchial mucus production, vascular permeability, contraction of bronchioles, pruritis, pain

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Function of H2

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Increase gastric acid secretion

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Function of V1

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Increase vascular smooth muscle contraction

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Function of V2

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Increase water permeability and reabsorption in collecting tubules of kidneys

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List the 4 cholinomimetics - direct agonists.

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  1. Bethanechol
  2. Carbachol
  3. Methacholine
  4. Pilocarpine
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List the 5 (+3) cholinomimetics - indirect agonists (anticholinesterase)
1. Galantamine, donepezil, rivastigmine, tacrine 2. Edrophonium 3. Neostigmine 4. Physostigmine 5. Pyridostigmine
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What is the general AE of any cholinomimetic?
May exacerbate COPD, asthma, peptid ulcers
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MOA and indications of bethanechol
Activates bowel and bladder smooth muscle Postoperative or neurogenic ileus, urinary retention
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MOA and indication of methacholine
Bronchoconstriction via stimulation of muscarinic receptors; inhaled to diagnose asthma (challenge test)
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Edrophonium- indication?
Diagnose myasthenia gravis (historically)
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Neostigmine - indication?
Postoperative/neurogenic ileus Urinary retention Myasthenic gravis Reversal of NMJ blockade postoperatively
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Physostigmine - indication?
Anticholinergic toxicity antidote (ie, atropine overdose)?
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Pyridostigmine - indication?
Myasthenia gravis (long-acting)
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List the muscarinic antagonists.
1. Atropine (homatropine, tropicamide) 2. Benztropine, trihexyphenidyl 3. Glycopyrrolate 4. Hyoscyamine/dicyclomine 5. Ipratropium/tiotropium 6. Oxybutynin, solifenacin/tolterodine 7. Scoplamine
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Which muscarinic antagonists decrease ACh activity in the CNS primarily?
1. Benztropine/trihexyphenidyl | 2. Scopolamine
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Which muscarinic antagonists decrease ACh activity in the GI system?
1. Glycopyrrolate (and respiratory) | 2. Hyoscyamine, dicyclomine
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Which muscarinic antagonists decrease ACh activity in the respiratory system?
1. Glycopyrrolate | 2. Ipratropium/tiotropium
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Which muscarinic antagonists decrease ACh activity in the GU system?
Oxybutynin, solifenacin, tolterodine
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Indications for atropine?
Cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning (too much ACh), bradycardia, ophthalmic uses to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia
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What are the key AE of atropine?
Hot as a hare, dry as a bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter (increased body temperature, decreased sweating, rapid pulse, dry mouth, dry flushed skin, cycloplegia (paralysis of ciliary muscle), constipation, disorientation
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What specific AE can atropine have on the elderly, men with prostatic hyperplasia, and hyperthermia in infants?
Elderly - acute angle-closure glaucoma (mydriasis) Men - prostatic hyperplasia Infants - hyperthermia
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Indications - glycopyrrolate?
Parenteral - reduce airway secretions pre-op Oral - drooling, peptic ulcer disease
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Indication - oxybutynin, solifenacin, tolterodine
Reduce bladder spasms and urge incontinence by inhibiting M3 receptors on smooth muscle in the bladder (decreases involuntary detrusor contraction)
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Indication - scopolamine?
Motion sickness
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Sympathomimetic effect of albuterol/salmeterol?
B2 > B1
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Sympathomimetic effect of dobutamine?
B1 > B2, A1, A2 | Inotropic > chronotropic (contractility increases more than HR)
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Indication of dobutamine?
Heart failure, cardiac stress testing
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Sympathomimetic effect of dopamine (low dose vs. high dose)?
D1 = D2 > B1, B2 > A1, A2 Low - inotropic and chronotropic High - vasoconstriction
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Indications of dopamine?
Unstable bradycardia, HF, shock
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Sympathomimetic effect of epinephrine?
B1, B2 > A1, A2
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Which receptor effect predominates at a higher dose of EPI?
Alpha
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Indications of epinephrine?
Anaphylaxis, asthma, open-angle glaucoma
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Sympathomimetic effect of fenoldopam?
D1
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Sympathomimetic (direct) effect of isoproterenol?
B1 = B2 (non-selective)
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Indication of isoproterenol?
Electrophysiologic evaluation of tachyarrhythmias (caution, as it can worsen ischemia)
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Sympathomimetic (direct) effectof midodrine?
A1 agonist
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Indications of midodrine?
``` Autonomic insufficiency Postural hypotension (may exacerbate supine HTN) ```
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Sympathomimetic (direct) effect of mirabegron?
B3
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Indication of mirabegron?
Urge incontinence
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Sympathomimetic (direct) effect of NE?
A1 > A2 > B1
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Indications of NE?
Hypotension, septic shock
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Sympathomimetic (direct) effect of phenylephrine?
A1 > A2
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List the 3 indirect sympathomimetics.
1. Amphetamine 2. Cocaine 3. Ephedrine
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MOA - amphetamine; what other sympathomimetic has the same MOA?
Uses the NE transporter to enter the presynaptic terminal, uses VMAT to enter vesicles, which displaces NE, increasing the [NE] in the terminal, leading to transporter reversal; ultimately increases release and inhibits reuptake Same as ephedrine
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Three indications for amphetamines?
ADHD Narcolepsy Obesity
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MOA - cocaine?
Inhibits reuptake of NE
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What is strongly contraindicated if cocaine intoxication is suspected and why?
Beta-blockers - can lead to unopposed A1 activation and extreme hypertension
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Indications - ephedrine?
Nasal decongestion (pseudoephedrine) Urinary incontinence Hypotension
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MOA - clonidine, guanfacine, alpha-methyldopa
A2 agonist (sympatholytic)
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Indications - clonidine, guanfacine?
``` Hypertensive urgency (limited situations) ADHD, Tourette syndrome ```
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Indication - alpha-methyldopa?
Hypertension in pregnancy
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Major AE - clonidine, guanfacine?
Rebound hypertension with abrupt cessation | CNS depression, bradycardia, hypotension, respiratory depression, miosis
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What are the two non-selective alpha antagonists? Which is irreversible?
Phenoxybenzamine - irreversible | Phentolamine - reversible
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Indication - phenoxybenzamine?
Pre-operatively in pheochromocytoma to prevent catecholamine (hypertensive) crisis
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Indication - phentolamine?
Given to patients on MAOIs who eat tyramine containing food
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AE - non-selective alpha blockers?
Orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia
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List the 4 alpha-1-selective blockers.
Prazosin Terazosin Doxazosin Tamsulosin
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What are the 3 indications of alpha-1-selective blockers?
Urinary symptoms of BPH PTSD (prazosin) HTN (except tamsulosin)
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What AE may occur with the first dose of an A1 selective blocker?
Orthostatic hypotension
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What is the one A2 blocker?
Mirtazapine
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List the 6 beta blockers with B1 selectivity (B1>B2).
1. Acebutolol 2. Atenolol 3. Betaxolol 4. Bisoprolol 5. Esmolol 6. Metoprolol (A-M)
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List the major indications of beta-blockers.
1. Angina pectoris 2. MI 3. SV tachycardia 4. HTN 5. Glaucoma 6. Variceal bleeding 7. Decrease mortality of heart failure (some)
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How do beta-blockers address angina pectoris?
Decrease HR and contractility, resulting in decreased O2 consumption
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What is the MOA of beta-blockers in treating HTN?
Decreases CO, decreases renin secretion via blockade on JGA cells
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How do beta-blockers treat variceal bleeding?
Decrease hepatic venous pressure gradient and portal hypertension
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Which three beta-blockers decrease mortality of heart failure?
Bisoprolol Esmolol Metoprolol
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List the non-selective beta blockers (4).
1. Nadolol 2. Pindolol 3. Propranolol 4. Timolol (N-Z)
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What is the unique indication/mechanism of propranolol?
Inhibits 5' monodeiodinase in peripheral tissue, reducing the conversion of T4 to T3; treats thyroid storm
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List the two non-selective alpha and beta blockers.
Carvedilol | Labetalol
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List the two partial beta agonists.
Acebutolol | Pindolol
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List the B1 blocker/B3 agonist.
Nebivolol

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