Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two types of Autonomic Nervous System?

A

Sympathetic/Adrenergic and Parasympathetic/Cholinergic

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Define Autonomic Nervous System

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Autonomic Nervous System, it is an involuntary and can be control and regulates the heart, GI, Respiratory System, blader, eyes, and glands

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What is the difference between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic?

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Sympathetic is sometimes known as the fight or fight system because its action predominates when the body is confronted with physical or emotional stress while Parasympathetic is sometimes referred to as the neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of impulses within the system

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4
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Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Dilates Pupils

A

Sympathetic

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5
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Sympathetic or Parasympathetic Increases salvation

A

Parasympathetic

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Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Increases Peristalsis

A

Parasympathetic

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7
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Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Relaxes smooth muscle of the GI

A

Sympathetic

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8
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Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Increases heart rate

A

Sympathetic

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9
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Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Constricts bronchioles

A

Parasympathetic

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10
Q

Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Uterus Contraction

A

Sympathetic

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11
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What is the difference between Catecholamines and Non Catecholamines?

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Catecholamines has a catechol ring and amines while the Non Catecholamine which is no catechol ring.

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12
Q

Give atleast 2 side effects of Adrenergic Agonist.

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-Tissue check IV sites frequently
-Tachycardia, palpations, tremors, dizziness, increased blood pressure.
-Urinary retention r/t high doses
-Nausea and vomiting offer food

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13
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What is the onset from the route of Intravenous in Epinephrine?

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Immediate

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14
Q

Determine the onset, peak and duration from the route of subcutaneous in Epinephrine.

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Onset - 5-15 mins
Peak - 30 mins
Duration - Unknown

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15
Q

What is the pharmacologic class of Prazosin?

A

Alpha Blocker

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16
Q

What are the indications for Bethanecol? (Give atleast 2)

A

-acute post-operative
-postpartum non-obstructive urine retention
-neurogenic atony of urinary bladder with urine retention.

17
Q

What are the two types of Cholinergic Receptors?

A

Nicotinic receptors and Muscarinic receptors

18
Q

What is the duration from the Intravenous of Atropine?

19
Q

What are the adverse effect of Atropine?

A

-Agitation
-Blurred Vision
-Constipation
-Dry mouth
-Stasis of urine and sweating

20
Q

What is the duration of Depolarizing Agents of Succinylcholine?

A

1 to 10 mins