Autonomic Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
what does Afferent do?
it send impulses to the CNS
It receives impulses, transmits
through the spinal cord to effector organ
cells
Efferent
Voluntary and Innervates the skeletal muscle
Somatic Nervous System
A Nervous System that is Involuntary. It also Controls and regulates the heart, GI,
respiratory system, bladder, eyes and
glands
Autonomic Nervous System
5 process in Synaptic Transmission
Synthesis
Storage
Release of Neurotransmission
Action at the Receptor
Termination
It is best known for its role in responding to dangerous or stressful situations.
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system is a network of nerves that relaxes your body after periods of _______________.
stress or danger
Drugs that produces a response.
Agonist
These are drugs that blocks a response.
Antagonist
Based on chemical structure Catecholamines has________
a catechol ring and amines
True or False:
NONCATECHOLAMINES – has
no catechol ring
True
What is Orthostatic Hypotension?
A decrease of 20 mm Hg or more in SBP, a
decrease of 10 mm Hg or more in DBP, and/or an increase in the HR of 20 beats/minute or
more from supine to standing indicates
orthostatic hypotension
What are the example of Adverse Reactions of cholinergic agonists?
D - Diarrhea
U - Urination
M – Miosis and Muscle Weakness
B - Bronchorrhea
B - Bradycardia
E - Emesis
L - Lacrimation
S – Salivation/ Sweating
Side effects of Adrenergic Agonists
Tissue necrosis – check IV sites frequently
Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, dizziness,
increased blood pressure
Urinary retention r/t high doses
Nausea and vomiting – offer food
Medications that reduce blood pressure.
Adrenergic Blockers
