Autonomic Nervous System Drugs Flashcards

1
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List the effects of Alpha 1 Adrenergic receptors.

A

Eye - pupil dilation
Blood vessels - vasoconstriction (increased BP)
Bladder - bladder relaxes (less pressure = less need to pee); constriction of bladder sphincter

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2
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Influences one type of receptor

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SELECTIVE

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3
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Influences all receptors

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NON-SELECTIVE

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4
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Sends impulses to the CNS

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AFFERENT

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5
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Receives impulses, transmits through the spinal cord to effector organ cells

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EFFERENT

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6
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List the effects of Beta 1 Adrenergic receptors.

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Heart - increased heart rate to pump more blood, increased conduction through AV node, increased force of contraction
Kidney - secretes renin to retain water

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7
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What are the other names for Adrenergic drugs?

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Adrenergic agonists & Sympathomimetics (because they mimic the SNS)

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8
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What are Beta-Adrenergic Adverse Effects?

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CNS - tremors, headaches, nervousness, dizziness
Cardiovascular - Palpitations, tachycardia, dysrhythmia, angina
Other - sweating, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps

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9
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WHAT ARE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS

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A –Agitation
B –Blurred vision
C-Constipation, Confusion
D –Dry mouth
S –Stasis of urine and Sweating

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10
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ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS

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-Prolong Apnea
-Hyperkalemia
-Malignant Hyperthermia

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ADVERSE REACTIONS

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D -Diarrhea
U -Urination
M –Miosis and Muscle Weakness
B -Bronchorrhea
B -Bradycardia
E -Emesis
L -Lacrimation
S –Salivation/ Sweating

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12
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List the effects of Beta 2 Adrenergic receptors.

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Smooth muscle of lungs - bronchodilation

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13
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Drugs that produces a response

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Agonist

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14
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Drugs that blocks a response

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Antagonist

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15
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Has a catechol ring and amines

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CATECHOLAMINES

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16
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SIDE EFFECTS OF ADRENERGIC AGONISTS

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Headache.
Tremor.
Irritation/burning in the eye.
Blurred vision.
Hypertension.
Tachycardia (irregular heartbeat)
Palpitation.
Dry mouth

17
Q

Blocking the transmission at the sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia in the autonomic nervous system

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GANGLIONIC BLOCKERS

18
Q

Effects of Beta-blockers (atenolol/metoprolol) and adverse effects.

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-Decreased demand for myocardial oxygen (decreased angina).
-Decreased heart rate.
-Decreased force of contraction (lowers hypertension).

19
Q

When Autonomic drugs are given, the goal is not to treat an autonomic disorder, it is to correct disorders of target organs through autonomic nerves

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PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT

20
Q

What are Alpha 1 Adrenergic Adverse Effects?

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dizziness, headache, palpitations, fluid retention, drowsiness, weakness, priapism, thrombocytopenia and atrial fibrillation;