Ch 20 (test 4)

Question 1

Cholinergic drugs/parasympathetic drugs/ parasymathomimetics.

Answer 1

1. mimics parasympathetic nervous system

2. promote function of achetylcholine (Ach) which is needed for normal brain control.

Question 2

indications for use of cholinergic drugs

Answer 2

1. gi/urinary bladder muscle tone
2. treat glaucoma: decreases intraocular pressure
3. delays progression of alzheimer disease.

Question 3

Urecholine

Answer 3

Cholinergic drug

stimulates smooth muscles of bladder to enable the pt to urinate

Question 4

Pilocar

Answer 4

Cholinergic drug

treats glaucoma

Question 5

Aricept

Answer 5

Cholinergic drug

newer drug to delay Alzheimer progression

Question 6

Side effects of cholinergic

Answer 6

1. Diarrhea
2. increased frequency/urgency to urinate
3. increased sweating

Question 7

implementation for cholinergic

Answer 7

1. Ambulation
2. space admin equally (round the clock)
3. works in 60 min or possible cath
4. note use of Ginkgo

Question 8

Antidote for cholinergic crisis

Answer 8

atropine

Question 9

nerve gas

Answer 9

acetychloinesterase inhibitors cause cholinergic response