Autonomic Nervous System drugs Flashcards
It sends electrical impulses through neurons and cells
Nervous system
Based on the receptor theory, this type of drug blocks the receptor to prevent other neurotransmitter from attaching to the receptor.
Antagonist
Cholinergic pathway is associated with what nervous system?
Parasympathetic Nervous System
The endpoint of this autonomic nervous system drug is that, it stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
Adrenergic Agonist / Cholinergic Antagonist
This receptor involves the heart and the kidneys
Beta 1
It has a catechol ring and proteins. Usually given in times of emergency
Catecholamines
It is a non-selective vasopressor drug given to patients having an asthma or cardiac arrest
Epinephrine
Atenolol and Metropolol are drugs that binds to the B1 receptor and is used for patients with?
Hypertension (2nd gen-cardioselective)
This drug is an antihypertensive alpha blocker given to patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension
Prazosin
This cholinergic drug Increases muscle tone in the bladder and gastrointestinal tract.
Bethanechol
Enumerate four receptors in the sympathetic nervous system
Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2
What nervous system controls the involuntary actions of the body
Autonomic Nervous System
Give at least one major functions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Regulates heart rate
Regulates secretory glands
Regulates smooth muscle
Other term for epinephrine
Adrenaline
What do you call the gap in between neurons?
Synaptic gap
