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Pathophysiology/Pharmacology Across the Lifespan I (NURS-351) > Autonomic Nervous System > Flashcards

Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards

1
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What is the main neurotransmitter for the PsNS?

A

Acetylcholine

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2
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What is the main neurotransmitter for the SNS?

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Norepinephrine

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What is the job of the PsNS?

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  1. Slow HR
  2. Increase gastric secretions
  3. Emptying the bladder
  4. Emptying bowel
  5. Constricting pupil
  6. Contracting the bronchial smooth muscle
  7. Focusing eye for vision
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What is the job of the SNS?

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  1. Regulation fo the cardiovasular system
  2. Regulation of body temperature
  3. Implementation of the “flight-or-flight” reaction
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5
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Ligand

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Substances that bind to ANS receptors

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6
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Neurotransmitter

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Chemical substance released from a nerve cell which
transmits an impulse

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Neurohormone

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Chemical messengers secreted into the bloodstream

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8
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Preganglionic neurons

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Originate in brainstem or spinal cord

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9
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Postganglionic neurons

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Peripherally located

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10
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What are cholinergic receptors mediated by?

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Mediated by acetylcholine

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11
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What are adrenergic receptors mediated by?

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Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

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12
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What are the subtypes of cholinergic receptors?

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Nicotinic and muscarinic

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13
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What are the subtypes of adrenergic receptors?

6 types

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  1. Alpha 1
  2. Alpha 2
  3. Beta 1
  4. Beta 2
  5. Beta 3
  6. Dopamine
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14
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What do nicotinic receptors do?

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  1. Stimulates epinephrine release from adrenal medulla.
  2. Skeletal muscle
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What do nicotinic receptors do?

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  1. Increased glandular secretion
  2. Smooth muscle contraction
  3. Decreased heart rate
  4. Contracts iris sphincter
  5. Blood vessel dilate
  6. Promote bladder voiding
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What does Alpha 1 receptors do?

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  1. Vasoconstriction
  2. Increased BP
  3. Increased contractility of the heart
  4. Pupil dilation
  5. Contraction of bladder sphincter
  6. Contraction of prostate
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17
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What does Alpha 2 receptors do?

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  1. Decreased BP
  2. Decreased GI tone and motility
18
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What does Beta 1 receptors do?

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  1. Increased contraction
  2. Increased heart rate
  3. Increased renin secretion
  4. Increased angiotensin (BP)

Heart and kidney

19
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What does Beta 2 receptors do?

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  1. Bronchodilation
  2. Relaxation of uterine smooth muscle
  3. Activation of glycogenolysis (increased blood sugar)

Lungs, uterus, liver

20
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Acetylcholine

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Regulates:
- Sleep cycle
- Muscle functioning

21
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Norepinephrine

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Regulates:
- Alert and wakefulness levels
- Stimulatory throughout body

Alpha 1, alpha 2, and beta 1 receptors are activated

22
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Epinephrine

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Regulates fight-or-flight

Receptors alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1 and beta 2

23
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Dopamine

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Regulates vasodilation of kidneys and increases HR adn BP

Alpha 1, beta 1, dopamine receptors and are activated

24
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Other names for PsNS Agonists

A

“Parasympathomimetic”
Cholinergic
Muscarinic

25
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Other names for SNS Agonists

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“Sympathomimetic”
Adrenergic
Alpha - adrenergic
Beta – adrenergic

26
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Other names for PsNS Antagonists

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“Parasympatholytic”
Anti - cholinergic
Anti – muscarinic

27
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Other names for SNS Antagonists

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“Sympatholytic”
Anti – adrenergic
Alpha blocker/Beta blocker

28
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What are agonist uses for cholinergic medications?

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  • Urinary retention
  • Paralytic ileus
  • Glaucoma
  • Alzheimer’s disease

Widespread effects

29
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Side/Adverse Effects of Cholinergic Medications

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S - Salivation
L - Lacrimation
U – Urinary Incontinence
D - Diarrhea
G – Gastrointestinal Cramps
E - Emesis

30
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Anticholinergic Medications

A

Competitively block
acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors. Some have antimuscarinic actions.

31
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Uses of anticholinergic medications

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  • Increases HR – Treats bradycardia
  • Decreases secretions – hospice, preanesthetic
  • Relax smooth muscle – intestinal
  • Pupil dilation
  • Bronchodilation
  • Relaxes muscle
32
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Anticholinergic medications side/adverse effects

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  • Xerostomia (dry mouth)
  • Blurred vision
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Tachycardia
  • Anhidrosis – inability to sweat
33
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Sympathomimetic Drugs

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Primarily used for heart and blood vessels (hypotension) and the lungs (asthma).

34
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Alpha 1 Agonists

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Vasoconstriction
* Increases BP
* Decreases nasal congestion
* Contraction of GI/GU sphincters

35
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Alpha 2 Agonist

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Reduce sympathetic outflow to heart and blood vessels (Decrease BP)

Activated in CNS

36
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Alpha-1 Adrenergic Antagonists uses

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Relaxes prostates and decreases BP

37
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Beta Adrenergic Antagonists

“Beta-Blockers”

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Nonselective
Blocks Beta 1 (heart) and 2 (lungs) receptors

38
Q

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Beta 2 Agonist use

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Bronchodilation

40
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Epinephrine job

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Nonselective adrenergic drug
* Increase BP
* Mydriasis
* Tachycardia
* Bronchodilation

Pathophysiology/Pharmacology Across the Lifespan I (NURS-351) (13 decks)

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