Chap. 21 vocab (cholinergic-blocking drugs)

Question 1

cholinergic-blocking drugs

Answer 1

drugs that block the action of acetylcholine and substance similar to acetylcholine at receptor sites in the synapse

Question 2

mydriasis

Answer 2

dilation of the pupil of the eye caused by contraction of the dilator muscle of the iris

Question 3

parasympatholytics

Answer 3

drugs that reduce the activity of the parasympathetic NS; also called anticholinergics