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Autonomics Flashcards

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Mecamylamine mechanism

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non-competitive antagonist of the nicotinic ganglionic receptors

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Botulinum toxin type A mechanism

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Inactivates SNAP25 inhibiting exocytosis

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Muscarine mechanism

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Muscarinic receptor agonist found in mushrooms

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Atropine mechanism

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Competitive antagonist for muscarinic receptors found in nightshade and jimson weed

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Nicotine mechanism

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Nicotinic receptor agonist

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d-Turbocurare mechanism

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Competitive antagonist for nicotinic receptors at NMJ

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non-competitive antagonist of the nicotinic ganglionic receptors

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Mecamylamine

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Inactivates SNAP25 inhibiting exocytosis

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Botulinum toxin type A

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Muscarinic receptor agonist found in mushrooms

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Muscarine

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Competitive antagonist for muscarinic receptors found in nightshade and jimson weed

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Atropine

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Nicotinic receptor agonist

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Nicotine

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Competitive antagonist for nicotinic receptors at NMJ

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d-Turbocurare

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Preganglionic fibers exit from thoracic and lumbar regions of spinal chord

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Sympathetic

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Preganglionic fibers exit from cranial and sacral regions of CNS

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Parasympathetic

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Ganglia within CNS

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Somatic

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One efferent, myelinated nerve fiber from ganglia

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Somatic

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17
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Denervation produces muscle atrophy

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Somatic

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18
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Ganglia outside CNS

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Autonomic

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19
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Two efferent non-myelinated nerve fibers

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Autonomic

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20
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Two neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system

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Norepinephrine and acetylcholine

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21
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Denervation revelats intrinsic tone

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Autonomic

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22
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What is the primary site of drug action in the ANS

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postganglionic nerves

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23
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What is the primary site of ANS integration into the CNS

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hypothalmus

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What is the CNS site of integration of cardiovascular reflexes and blood pressure control

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medulla oblongata

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ANS division with Discrete innervation

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Parasympathetic

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ANS division with diffuse innervation

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Sympathetic

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27
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ANS division distributed to all tissues

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Sympathetic

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28
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ANS division with chain ganglia

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Sympathetic

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29
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ANS division with long pre-ganglionic fiber

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Parasympathetic

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30
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The adrenal medulla is part of which ANS division

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Sympathetic

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31
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What ANS division innervates the sweat glands? Which type of receptors are found there?

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Sympathetic, Muscarinic

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32
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Name the receptor subtypes in the SA node of the heart which ANS division they belong to and the responses they illicit

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M2, parasympathetic, decrease heart rate

B1, sympathetic, increase heart rate

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Name the receptor subtypes in the AV node of the heart which ANS division they belong to and the responses they illicit

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M2, parasympathetic, decrease conduction velocity

B1, sympathetic, conduction velocity

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34
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What is the SA node of the heart

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the sinoatrial node is the impulse-generating (pacemaker) tissue located in the right atrium of the heart, and thus the generator of normal sinus rhythm.

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35
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What is the AV node of the heart

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The atrioventricular node controls conduction velocity

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36
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Name the receptor subtypes in the atria and ventricles of the heart which ANS division they belong to and the respones they illicit

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M2, parasympathetic, decrease contractility

B1, sympathetic, increase contractility

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37
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Name the receptor subtypes in the blood vessels, which ANS division they belong to and the responses they illicit

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Innervated by sympathetic only
Skeletal muscle-Alpha1 (Constriction), Beta2 (Dilation),
but contains M3 which constricts VSM, but causes NO release from endothelium resulting in dilation of VSM.

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38
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What occurs when MAP drops?

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baroreceptors inactivate and there is increased sympathetic outflow

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39
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What occurs when MAP rises

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baroreceptors activate increasing parasympathetic outflow.

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40
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What are the three tissues where sympathetic innervation is dominant

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arterioles, veins, and sweat glands

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41
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What is the enzyme that synthesizes acetylcholine

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Choline acetyl-transferase (CAT)

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42
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What two molecules are combined to create acetylcholine

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Acetyl CoA and choline

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43
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What is the rate limiting step of acetylcholine synthesis

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Transport of choline into nerve terminal by active transport

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44
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What are therapeutic uses of botulinum toxin type A

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1) IM for muscle spasms/dystonias
2) Cosmetic
3) Intradermal for axillary hyperhidrosis (sweating)
4) Overactive bladder

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45
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Name the two enzymes that degrade acetylcholine

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Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and Butyrylcholinesterase

46
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Name in order the intermediates in epinephrine synthesis

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Tyrosine, Dopa, Dopamine, Norepinephrine

47
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What is reserpine’s MOA

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irreversibly blocks VMAT-2 which depletes catecholamines from nerve terminals

48
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Therapeutic use of reserpine

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anti-hypertensive agent and antipsychotic

49
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Side effects of reserpine

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sedation, unopposed cholinergic effects (cramping, diarrhea), depression

50
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Tyramine’s MOA

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displaces NE from vesicles leading to increased cytosolic concentrations and reversal of NE transporter actions

51
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Where is tyramine found

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In the diet. Aged cheeses, beer, wine, soy sauce, smoked meats, etc.

52
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In what patients is tyramine a concern

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Those taking MAOIs, since tyramine is normally degraded by MAO in the GI tract

53
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Methyldopa’s MOA

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prodrug that is converted to methyl-NE and is an alpha-2 selective adrenergic receptor agonist. Since it does not stimulate the other receptors it is called a false transmitter. alpha-2 stimulation reduces sympathetic outflow from the CNS

54
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Clinical use of methyldopa

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oral antihypertensive agent that can be used safely during pregnancy

55
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Side effects of methyldopa

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sedation, dry mouth, parkinsonism and hyperlactinemia

56
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Where are alpha-1 receptors and what response do they mediate

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smooth muscle contraction

57
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Where are alpha-2 receptors and what response do they mediate

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Inhibitory response on nerves including presynaptic autoreceptors

58
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Where are Beta-1 receptors and what response do they mediate

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excitation of the heart, contraction of the kidney

59
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Where are Beta-2 receptors and what response do they mediate

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relaxation of the lung, skeletal muscle, vasculature, uterus.

60
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What are two mechanisms of NE signal termination

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neuronal re-uptake via NET

Extraneuronal uptake by ENT

61
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Cocaine’s MOA

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Inhibits NE reuptake, causes excess NE in the synapse

62
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Name the two enzymes that metabolize catecholamines

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MAO-mitochondrial, catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)- cytosolic (liver, kidney)

63
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Only clinical use for acetylcholine

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Wide angle glaucoma, contraction of the ciliary muscle opens trabelcular meshwork and increases outflow of aqueous humor

64
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Do synthetic choline esters or cholinomimetic alkaloids penetrate the BBB

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cholinomimetic alkaloids penetrate the BBB

65
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bethanechol info

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Synthetic choline ester
Prolonged effects, resistant to hydrolysis by cholinesterases
postop, postpartum urinary retention
GERD gastric atony

66
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pilocarpine info

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cholinomimetic alkaloid
Partial agonist of all muscarinic subtypes
Topical for wide-angle glaucoma
xerostomia (dry mouth)

67
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cevimeline info

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Cholinomimetic alkaloid
selective M3 agonist
Dry mouth for Sjogren’s syndrome
Longer duration, fewer side effects than pilocarpine

68
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Toxicity of muscarinic agonists

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Sweating, hypotension, cramps, diarrhea

69
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Contraindication of muscarinic agonists

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hyperthyroidism (reflex tachycardia), asthma, peptic ulcer

70
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Antidotes for muscarinic agonists

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atropine and/or epinephrine

71
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Atropine pharmokinetics

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readily crosses BBB

72
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What is the therapeutic indication for atropine?

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Peptic ulcers

73
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Name two reasons atropine is not a good drug for treating peptic ulcers

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  1. Toxicities at low doses (reduced secretions, mydriasis, cycloplegia, tachycardia, constipation, retention), therapeutic effect at high doses (10mg)
  2. Only partially reduces gastric acid secretion
74
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What is the effect of atropine on the CNS

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mild excitation at low doses, toxic doses produce hallucinations and delirium resembling psychosis
(not present with scopolamine)

75
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What are the ocular effects of atropine

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mydriasis and photophobia, cycloplegia (paralysis of near vision)

76
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What are the cardiovascular effects of atropine

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Heart:
transient slowing due to blockade of M1 autoreceptors
tachycardia from blocking parasympathetic impulses
Circulation:
no effect at normal dose, flushing reaction by unknown mechanism

77
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What are the respiratory effects of atropine

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decrease bronchial secretions, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle

78
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What are the GI effects of atropine

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inhibits salvation, reduces motility and tone, partial reduction in gastric acid secretion

79
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What are the 4 therapeutic uses of atropine

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  1. preoperative medication to reduce secretion
  2. Bradycardia and AV block cardiac resuscitation
  3. Mydriasis and cycloplegia (long duration)
  4. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor poisoning
80
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Adverse effects of atropine

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dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, tachycardia, GI distress (constipation), hot and dry skin

81
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Contraindications for atropine

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prostatic hypertrophy (trouble urinating), narrow-angle glaucoma

82
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Atropine antidote

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physostigmine, anti-cholinsterase

83
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Drug interactions with atropine

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drugs with anti-cholinergic side effects: antihistamines, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants

84
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Scopoamine info

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muscarinic antagonist
better CNS penetration than atropine
sedative
can produce euphoria
suppresses emesis due to effect on vestibular apparatus
prophylatic patch for motion sickness and recovery from anesthesia

85
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Ipratropium bromide info

A

muscarinic antagonist

quaternary amine-does not cross membranes

86
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Tropicamide

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muscarinic antagonist
For diagnosis and surgery of ophthalmic disorders
mydriatic, cycloplegic
shorter duration (6 hrs) than atropine (7-12 d)
blurred vision and photophobia are side effects

87
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Tolterodine

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muscarinic antagonist for treatment of overactive bladder (urge incontinence)
unclear mechanism, only 30% effective
CNS-related anti-cholinergic effects, especially in elderly

88
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Neostigmine

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Anticholinesterase, only one that also acts as an angonist at NMJ nicotinic receptors. Therapeutically used for myasthenia gravis. Reversal of d-Turbocurarine poisoning. Post operative urinary retention.

89
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Physostigmine

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Anticholinesterase. Blood-brain permeable, mostly used for atropine poisoning.

90
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Donepezil

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Anticholinesterase. CNS selective, used to ameliorate Alzheimer’s symptoms.

91
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Malathion

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Irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor. Nerve gas. Antidotes Atropine and Pralidoxime

92
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Pralidoxime

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reactivates AChE at NMJ, but must be done before aging occurs.

93
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Features of catecholamine sympathomimetics

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Not orally effective, short duration of action, does not cross BBB.

94
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Features of non-catecholamine sympathomimetics

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do not contain catechol functional group. orally effective, long duration of action, CNS effects

95
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effects of alpha-1 activation

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Vasoconstriction- homeostasis, decongestant, prolong anesthetics, blood pressure elevation
Mydriasis without cycloplegia (phenylephrine)

96
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Effects of alpha-2 activation

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CNS- reduces CNS sympathetic outflow

Glaucoma- reduces intaocular pressure reduction of aqueous humor from cilliary body. (clonidine)

97
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Effects of beta-1 activation

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Increase cardiac output, treatment of shock (dobutamine)

98
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Effects of beta-2 activation

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Asthma and COPD, delay preterm labor (tertbutaline)

99
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epinephrine receptor

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all adrenergic receptors agonist

100
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norepinephrine receptor

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Alpa-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1 agonist

101
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Isoproterenol receptor

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Beta-2, Beta-2 agonist

102
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Dopamine receptor

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D1, B1, A1 agonist

103
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Dobutamine receptor

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B1 agonist

104
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Phenylephrine receptor

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A1 agonist

105
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clonidine receptor

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A2 agonist

106
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terbutaline receptor

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B2 agonist

107
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Effect of alpha-1 blockade

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reduced blood pressure, BPH, coldness of extremities

108
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Beta-1 blockade

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reduce blood presure, angia pectoris and MI, CHF and cardiac arrhythmias, decrase intaocular pressure, stage fright, migrane.

109
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prazosin receptor

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Alpha-1 antagonist

110
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tamsulosin receptor

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Alph-1a antagonist, used for BPH

111
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Propranolol receptor

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Beta-1,2 antagonist

112
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Metapropol receptor

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Beta-1 antagonist

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