Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

Adrenergic Agonist

Answer 1

Stimulate SNS, Sympathomimetic

Question 2

Adrenergic Antagonist

Answer 2

Inhibit SNS, Sympatholytic

Question 3

Cholinergic Agonist

Answer 3

Stimulate PNS, Parasympathomimetic

Question 4

Cholinergic Antagonist

Answer 4

Inhibit PNS, Parasympatholytic

Question 5

Methoxamine

Answer 5

Hypotension

Question 6

Orciprenaline

Answer 6

bronchospasm, asthma, COPD

Question 7

Droxidopa

Answer 7

symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension

Question 8

Pseudoephedrine

Answer 8

nasal and sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis

Question 9

Isoetharine

Answer 9

asthma, wheezing, chronic asthmatic bronchitis

Question 10

Norepinephrine

Answer 10

control of BP during various hypotensive states, cardiac arrest

Question 11

Dipivefrin

Answer 11

intraocular pressure in chronic open-angle glaucoma

Question 12

Midodrine

Answer 12

orthostatic hypotension

Question 13

Phenylephrine

Answer 13

hypotension

Question 14

Brimonidine

Answer 14

glaucoma and ocular hypotension, facial erythema in rosacea

Question 15

Dobutamine

Answer 15

cardiac decompensation

Question 16

Albuterol

Answer 16

asthma, COPD (B2 receptor)

Question 17

Isoproterenol

Answer 17

heart block, bronchospasm in anesthesia, cardiac arrest, and shocks

Question 18

Clonidine

Answer 18

hypertension, severe cancer pain & prevent migraines

Question 19

Epinephrine

Answer 19

allergic reactions and asthma, cardiac stimulation, induction and maintenance of mydriasis

Question 20

Causes Relaxation of smooth muscles, vasodilation, reduces contraction of smooth muscle-bladder (Antihypertensive)

Answer 20

Alpha Blockers

Question 21

Terazosin, Doxazosin, Prazosin

Answer 21

Alpha Blockers

Question 22

Antihypertensive drug that ↓ HR, ↓BP, and treats mild to moderate hypertension, angina pec, myocardial infarc

Answer 22

Beta Blockers

Question 23

Atenolol, Propanolol, Pindolol

Answer 23

Beta blockers

Question 24

Phentolamine, Phenoxybenzamine

Answer 24

Hypertension

Question 25

Prazosin, Terazosin

Answer 25

Hypertension

Question 26

Tamsulosin, Alfuzosin

Answer 26

Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Urinary Relief

Question 27

Propranolol (1st gen)

Answer 27

Hypertension, angina, migraine

Question 28

Timolol (1st gen)

Answer 28

Glaucoma, decrease intraocular pressure

Question 29

Atenolol, Metoprolol

Answer 29

Hypertension (2nd gen -cardio selective)

Question 30

Carvedilol, Labetalol

Answer 30

Hypertension – with vasodilation

Question 31

Pindolol

Answer 31

Heart block

Question 32

Acetylcholine

Answer 32

Induce miosis of the iris

Question 33

Carbachol

Answer 33

intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma Induce miosis during surgery IOP after cataract surgery

Question 34

Pilocarpine

Answer 34

xerostomia, dry mouth in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome

Question 35

Bethanechol

Answer 35

Postop urinary retention Postpartum nonobstructive urinary retention Neurogenic atony of the bladder

Question 36

Edrophonium

Answer 36

myasthenia gravis, emergency treatment in myasthenic crises

Question 37

Physostigmine

Answer 37

glaucoma, anticholinergic toxicity

Question 38

Neostigmine, Pyridostigmine

Answer 38

Reversal of the effects of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (anesthesia) after surgery myasthenia gravis

Question 39

Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine

Answer 39

dementia rel to Alzheimer's disease

Question 40

Atropine

Answer 40

reduce salivation, bradycardia

Question 41

Benztropine

Answer 41

Parkinsonism

Question 42

Tolterodine Tartrate

Answer 42

Urinary frequency/urgency/incontinence

Question 43

Cyclopentolate, Tropicamide

Answer 43

reduce salivation, bradycardia, less duration of action than atropine

Question 44

Glycopyrrolate

Answer 44

Peptic ulcer, reduce secretions(presurgery)

Question 45

Scopolamine

Answer 45

Post op nausea and vomiting

Question 46

Ipratropium

Answer 46

COPD

Question 47

Oxybutynin

Answer 47

Bladder function

Question 48

Nicotine

Answer 48

smoking cessation

Question 49

Cisatracurium, Pancorium, Rocuronium, Vecuronium (Non-Depolarizing Agents)

Answer 49

muscle relaxation, general anesthesia

Question 50

Succinylcholine (Depolarizing Agents)

Answer 50

muscle relaxation, general anesthesia