Chap 5: Central And Peripheral Nervous System Flashcards by Lauren Gallegos | Brainscape

Q

The sympathetic branch is part of which Nervous system?

A

Autonomic Nervous System

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Q

Which drugs stimulate the sympathetic nervous system?

A

Adrenergic/sympathomimetics
Epinephrine
Albuterol
Dopamine

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Q

Muscarinic stimulation results in…..

A

Increase airway secretion
Decrease in blood pressure
Decrease heart rate
Vasodilation

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Q

Vasoconstriction is the normal response when which receptors are stimulated?

A

Sympathetic/adrenergic receptors

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Q

An increase in heart rate is the normal response when which receptors are stimulated?

A

Sympathetic/adrenergic receptors

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Q

Which type of agent is used to cause bronchoconstriction in an effort to identify a patient with a reactive airway disease(asthma)?

A

Methacholine

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