Ch 30: Adrenergic Agonists

Question 1

adrenergic agonist

Answer 1

a drug that stimulates the adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system, either directly (receptor sites) or indirectly (increase norepinephrine levels)

Question 2

alpha-agonist

Answer 2

specifically stimulating to the alpha-receptors within the sympathetic nervous system, causing body responses seen when the alpha-receptors are stimulated

Question 3

beta-agonist

Answer 3

specifically stimulating to the beta-receptors within the sympathetic nervous system, causing body responses seen when the beta-receptors are stimulated

Question 4

glycogenolysis

Answer 4

breakdown of stored glucose to increase the blood glucose levels

Question 5

sympathomimetic

Answer 5

drug that mimics the sympathetic nervous system with the signs and symptoms seen when the SNS is stimulated