Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
What are the two types of Autonomic Nervous System?
Sympathetic/Adrenergic and Parasympathetic/Cholinergic
Define Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System, it is an involuntary and can be control and regulates the heart, GI, Respiratory System, blader, eyes, and glands
What is the difference between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic?
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
Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Dilates Pupils
Sympathetic
Sympathetic or Parasympathetic Increases salvation
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Increases Peristalsis
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Relaxes smooth muscle of the GI
Sympathetic
Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Increases heart rate
Sympathetic
Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Constricts bronchioles
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic or Parasympathetic
Uterus Contraction
Sympathetic
What is the difference between Catecholamines and Non Catecholamines?
Catecholamines has a catechol ring and amines while the Non Catecholamine which is no catechol ring.
Give atleast 2 side effects of Adrenergic Agonist.
-Tissue check IV sites frequently
-Tachycardia, palpations, tremors, dizziness, increased blood pressure.
-Urinary retention r/t high doses
-Nausea and vomiting offer food
What is the onset from the route of Intravenous in Epinephrine?
Immediate
Determine the onset, peak and duration from the route of subcutaneous in Epinephrine.
Onset - 5-15 mins
Peak - 30 mins
Duration - Unknown
What is the pharmacologic class of Prazosin?
Alpha Blocker
