AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUGS Flashcards
What is the differences between the afferent neurons to efferent?
Afferent neurons are the ones who send the impulses to the central nervous system, while efferent neurons are the ones who receive the impulses and transmit them through the spinal cord to the effector organ cells.
It is the one that controls and regulates the heart, GI, respiratory system, bladder, eyes, and glands. It is also known as “involuntary.”
AUTONOMIC/ VISCERAL SYSTEM
It innervates the skeletal muscles. Also known as “voluntary”.
SOMATIC
What neurotransmitter is released by symphatetic?
NOREPINEPHRINE
What neurotransmitter is released by parasympathetic?
ACETYLCHOLINE
What is the difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic?
Sympathetic is our “fight or flight” response. While, parasympathetic is our “rest and digest” response.
What is agonist drug?
It is a drugs that produces a response.
What is antagonist drugs?
It is a drugs that blocks responses
Give at least 3 side effects of adrenergic agonists.
- Tissue necrosis
- Nausea and vomiting
- Urinary retention
What are the things that you should do if the patient experiences the side effects of adrenergic agonists?
- Check the IV sites frequently
- Offer food
What does ABCDS mean?
A- Agitation
B- Blurred Vision
C- Constipation, Confusion
D- Dry Mouth
S- Stasis of urine and sweating
Bethanecol used to treat?
Is used to treat certain disorders of the urinary tract or bladder.
What does DUMBBELS mean?
D- Diarrhea
U- Urination
M- Miosis and Muscle Weakness
B- Bronchorrhea
B- Bradycardia
E- Emesis
L- Lacrimation
S- Salivation or Sweating
It is a drug used for emergencies.
ATROPINE
What are the adverse effects of Succinycholine?
- Prolonged Apnea
- Hyperkalemia
- Malignant Hyperthermia
