Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

What nervous system can be further subdivided to form the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems?

Answer 1

Autonomic Nervous System

Question 2

Efferent : ___________ :: ___________ : Sensory

Answer 2

Motor, Afferent

Question 3

True or false: Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a cholinergic enzyme whose primary function is to degrade acetylcholine (ACh) and terminate neurotransmission.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

___________ nervous system is made up of nerves that primarily branch from the brain and sacral areas.

Answer 4

Parasympathetic

Question 5

A theory comparable to the fit of the right key in a lock.

Answer 5

Receptor Theory

Question 6

Postganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic division are cholinergic and use ___________ as a neurotransmitter.

Answer 6

Acetylcholine

Question 7

This system stimulates body processes that assist you in times of need, particularly when you are under stress or in danger. This system controls your body’s “fight-or-flight” response.

Answer 7

Sympathetic Nervous System

Question 8

The two cholinergic receptor types are nicotinic and ___________.

Answer 8

Muscarinic

Question 9

What adrenergic agonist receptor is responsible for smooth muscle relaxation in the lungs, GI tract, uterus, and liver?

Answer 9

Beta-2

Question 10

Cholinergic Agonist : ___________ :: Cholinergic Antagonist : ___________

Answer 10

Parasympathomimetic, Parasympatholytic

Question 11

Synaptic transmission is the process by which a neuron communicates with a target cell across a synapse. Give the 5 steps of synaptic transmission.

Answer 11

1. Synthesis of Neurotransmitters
2. Storage of Neurotransmitters
3. Release of Neurotransmitters
4. Action at the Receptor
5. Termination of Transmission

Question 12

A component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiologic processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and digestion.

Answer 12

Autonomic Nervous System

Question 13

True or false: Beta blockers include terazosin, doxazosin, and prazosin.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Alpha and beta receptors are classes of ___________ receptors.

Answer 14

Adrenergic

Question 15

Agonist drugs produce a response, whereas ___________ drugs block a response.

Answer 15

Antagonist

Question 16

This part of your autonomic nervous system functions in the opposite manner as your sympathetic nervous system. This system is in charge of the body’s “rest-and-digest” functions.

Answer 16

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Question 17

A catecholamine is an organic compound that contains a catechol ring and ___________.

Answer 17

Amines

Question 18

Adrenergic Agonist : ___________ :: Adrenergic Antagonist : ___________

Answer 18

Sympathomimetic, Sympatholytic

Question 19

True or false: Alpha-1 agonists cause vasoconstriction in the periphery, which increases blood pressure. Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are Alpha-1 agonists that are used to treat nasal congestion.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Postganglionic fibers in the sympathetic division are adrenergic and use ___________ as a neurotransmitter.

Answer 20

Norepinephrine