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Question 1

Bethanechol (Urecholine) therapeutic class and pharmacologic class

Answer 1

Therapeutic Class: Nonobstructive urinary retention drug

Pharmacologic Class: Muscarinic cholinergic receptor drug

Question 2

Physostigmine (Antilirium) therapeutic class and pharmacologic class

Answer 2

Therapeutic Class: Antidote for anticholinergic toxicity

Pharmacologic Class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

Question 3

atropine (Atreza) therapeutic class and pharmacologic class

Answer 3

Therapeutic Class: Antidote for anticholinesterase poisoning

Pharmacologic Class: Muscarinic cholinergic receptor blocker

Question 4

mechanism of action for bethanechol (Urecholine)

Answer 4

activate the parasympathetic nervous system directly/indirectly

induce rest/ digest response

Question 5

uses of bethanechol (Urecholine)

Answer 5

1. glaucoma
2. urinary retention
3. myasthenia gravis
4. Alzheimer’s disease

Question 6

adverse effects of bethanechol (Urecholine)

Answer 6

1. profuse salivation
2. sweating
3. increased muscle tone
4. urinary frequency
5. bradycardia

Question 7

mechanism of action of Physostigmine (Antilirium)

Answer 7

indirect acting parasympathomimetic

Question 8

uses of Physostigmine (Antilirium)

Answer 8

reverses toxic and life-threatening delirium

Question 9

adverse effects of Physostigmine (Antilirium)

Answer 9

1. bradycardia

2. asystole

Question 10

mechanism of action of atropine (Atreza)

Answer 10

inhibit parasympathetic nervous system

Question 11

uses of atropine (Atreza)

Answer 11

1. peptic ulcers
2. irritable bowel syndrome
3. mydriasis and cycloplegia
4. bradycardia
5. pre-anesthetic
6. asthma

Question 12

adverse effects of atropine (Atreza)

Answer 12

1. tachycardia CNS stimulation
2. dry mouth
3. constipation
4. urinary retention
5. dry eyes
6. decreased sweating
7. photophobia