Autonomic Nervous System drugs Flashcards
Which Autonomic Nervous System does this?
Dilates pupils
SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Steps in Synaptic Transmission:
Step 1: Synthesis
Step 2: Storage
Step 3: ___?___
Step 4: Action
Step 5: Termination
RELEASE
Theory that states: drugs act through receptors by binding through the receptors to initiate/prevent response
RECEPTOR THEORY
What is the post-ganglionic fiber of SNS?
NOREPINEPHRINE (NE)
Category of ANS drugs that stimulates SNS
ADRENERGIC AGONIST/SYMPATHOMIMETIC
Which Autonomic Nervous System does this?
Increases salivation
PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Category of ANS drugs that inhibits PNS
CHOLINERGIC ANTAGONIST/PARASYMPATHOLYTIC
Category of ANS drugs that stimulates PNS
CHOLINERGIC AGONIST/PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC
Category of ANS drug that inhibits SNS
ADRENERGIC ANTAGONIST/SYMPATHOLYTIC
What are the receptor cells of SNS?
A1, A2, B1, B2
Which Autonomic Nervous System does this?
Constricts blood vessels
SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Which Autonomic Nervous System does this?
Increases peristalsis
PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
What is the pre-ganglionic fiber of SNS?
ACETYLCHOLINE (ACh)
If the drug fits the receptor, it is called an
AGONIST
It blocks the drug from fitting into the receptor.
ANTAGONIST
