Autonomic Nervous System drugs Flashcards

1
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The nervous system works mainly in

A

Neurotransmitters

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2
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Differentiate afferent and efferent.

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Afferent is out to in while efferent is in to out or its response is out.

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3
Q

What are the postganglionic neurotransmitters used most and more often by our SNS?

A

Norepinephrine

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4
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Give the 5 steps of synaptic transmission.

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  1. Synthesis of the transmitter
    2.Storage of neurotransmitter
  2. Release of the neurotransmitter
  3. Action at the receptor
  4. Termination of transmission
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5
Q

Give me the 3 ways to terminate.

A

-5a reuptake
-5b enzymatic degradation
-5c diffusion away from the gap

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6
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What are the two types of receptors in the receptor site or target cells?

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Nicotinic
Muscarinic

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7
Q

Increases your heart rate. Is it sympa or parasympa?

A

Sympa

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8
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Increases the peristalsis. Is it sympa or parasympa?

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Parasympa

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9
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Antagonist

A

It is a key that does not fit the lock wherein it blocks the response to your target cells.

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10
Q

Beta 1 are most commonly helping in your (blank) and (blank)?

A

Heart and Kidney

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11
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Direct-acting sympathomimetic

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It goes directly to the receptor site and it directly affects your receptor organs.

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12
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Catecholamines

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It has a catechol ring and is given during emergencies.

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13
Q

What is the generic name of neozep?

A

Pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine

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14
Q

COPD means

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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15
Q

What affects our urine output?

A

Bowel and bladder

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16
Q

Terazosin and prazosin are considered as

A

Alpha blockers

17
Q

What is the drug that is helpful for patients with glaucoma?

A

Timolol (1st gen)

18
Q

Mydriasis is called?

A

Pupillary dilation

19
Q

What is the drug that has a duration of 20–30 minutes? and it can be an antidote to anesthesia in some cases.

A

Neostigmine
Pyridostigmine

20
Q

What does DUMBBELS stand for?

A

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